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Hlywiak Family History

Hlywiak 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: Slowiak, Lysiak, Holyoak, Hladik, Howick, Lesiak, Herwick, Slowik

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Where is the Hlywiak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlywiak 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 Hlywiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hlywiak. 60% of Hlywiak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hlywiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlywiak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hlywiak. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hlywiak. For the veterans among your Hlywiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlywiak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hlywiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hlywiak in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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