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Hrivnak Family History

Hrivnak Name Meaning

Slovak (Hrivnák Hrivňák Hrivňak) and Czech (Hřivňák):: from Slovak hrivnák ‘wood pigeon’ possibly a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way. possibly also a nickname for someone with particularly luxuriant hair from a derivative of Slovak hriva Czech hříva ‘mane’.

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


Similar surnames: Grivas, Krivanek, Hrabak, Hink, Hind, Bizjak, Hering, Hornak, Riva

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Where is the Hrivnak family from?

You can see how Hrivnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrivnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Hrivnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hrivnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hrivnak families in 1920.
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What did your Hrivnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hrivnak. 38% of Hrivnak men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Hrivnak women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hrivnak were Farmer and Presser. .

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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
    38%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Presser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Hrivnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrivnak 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Hrivnak. 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 447 military records available for the last name Hrivnak. For the veterans among your Hrivnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrivnak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hrivnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hrivnak in 1953 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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