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Hwalek Family History

Hwalek 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: Walek, Chwalek, Halek, Hale, Hajek, Wale, Malek, Healey, Swales

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Where is the Hwalek family from?

You can see how Hwalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hwalek family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hwalek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hwalek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hwalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwalek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hwalek. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hwalek. For the veterans among your Hwalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hwalek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hwalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hwalek in 1971 was 77, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hwalek 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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