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Husak Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Husák); Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Husák) and Ukrainian: nickname from Moravian dialect husák Rusyn and Ukrainian husak ‘gander’ or an occupational name for a gooseherd or for someone who reared geese derived from Czech husa Slovak hus ‘goose’. The surname of Czech origin is also found in Croatia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hudak, Husar, Husa, Bosak, Huba, Rusak, Hudek, Hudack, Kosak, Prusak

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Where is the Husak family from?

You can see how Husak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Husak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Husak families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Husak's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Husak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Husak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husak. 26% of Husak men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Husak women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husak were Labor and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Cashier
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Husak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Husak. 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 912 military records available for the last name Husak. For the veterans among your Husak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Husak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Husak in 1943 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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