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Hlavin Family History

Hlavin Name Meaning

Czech (Hlavín): from a derivative of hlava ‘head’ a nickname for someone with a particularly large or otherwise remarkable head.

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


Similar surnames: Hlavka, Hlavac, Slavik, Hlavinka, Hain, Gavin, Glavan, Lavis, Lapin

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Where is the Hlavin family from?

You can see how Hlavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlavin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hlavin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hlavin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlavin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hlavin families in 1911.
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What did your Hlavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlavin. 20% of Hlavin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hlavin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hlavin were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Meat Cutter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hlavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavin 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Hlavin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Hlavin. For the veterans among your Hlavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hlavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hlavin in 1960 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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