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Hradek Family History

Hradek 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: Radek, Rader, Hader, Hajek, Hladik, Sadek, Hasek, Radeke, Radel

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Where is the Hradek family from?

You can see how Hradek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hradek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hradek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Hradek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hradek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hradek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hradek 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 Hradek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hradek. 30% of Hradek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hradek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hradek were Salesman Proprietor and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Salesman Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Hradek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Hradek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hradek 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Hradek. 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 105 military records available for the last name Hradek. For the veterans among your Hradek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hradek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hradek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hradek in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hradek 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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