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Hivsky Family History

Hivsky 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: Hiskey, Minsky, Linsky, Mirsky, Pinsky, Lipsky, Hisey, Husky, Shinsky

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Where is the Hivsky family from?

You can see how Hivsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hivsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hivsky families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hivsky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hivsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Hivsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hivsky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hivsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hivsky. For the veterans among your Hivsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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