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Hirka Family History

Hirka Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hirko, Hick, Mira, Lipka, Hirota, Berka, Harke, Cira, Hark, Siska

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Where is the Hirka family from?

You can see how Hirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hirka families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hirka's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hirka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hirka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Window Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirka. 50% of Hirka men worked as a Window Cleaner. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Window Cleaner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Hirka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Hirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Hirka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Hirka. For the veterans among your Hirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Hirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hirka in 1953 was 38, and 95 in 2000.

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