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Hiryak Family History

Hiryak Surname 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: Hirai, Hornak, Sirak, Horak, Jirak, Hornyak, Tirpak, Horvat, Hirsch

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Where is the Hiryak family from?

You can see how Hiryak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiryak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hiryak families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiryak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hiryak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiryak 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 Hiryak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiryak. 38% of Hiryak men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Stitcher
    25%

What Hiryak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hiryak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiryak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hiryak. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hiryak. For the veterans among your Hiryak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiryak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hiryak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hiryak in 1967 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiryak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiryak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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