Hladik Family History

Hladik Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hladík) is an occupational name for a finisher or polisher of furniture, deriving from a term in Czech hladit and Slovak hladiť, meaning 'to polish or burnish'.

This term is related to hladký, which translates to 'smooth'. In the Czech language, the word hladík also serves as a technical term in carpentry, indicating a specific type of rasp or plane.

Additionally, Hladík can function as a nickname derived from hladký, meaning 'smooth'.

The name includes the diminutive suffix -ík, which often denotes smallness or endearment in Slavic languages.

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

Similar surnames: Hladky, Sladek, Clark, Gladin, Chladek, Malik, Hudzik, Wasik, Sadek, Hader

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Where is the Hladik family from?

You can see how Hladik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hladik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hladik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Hladik families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hladik's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hladik families in 1911.

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What did your Hladik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hladik.

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There are 2K census records available for the last name Hladik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hladik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 793 immigration records available for the last name Hladik. 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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Military Records

There are 951 military records available for the last name Hladik. For the veterans among your Hladik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hladik lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hladik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hladik in 1948 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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Hladik Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hladík) is an occupational name for a finisher or polisher of furniture, deriving from a term in Czech hladit and Slovak hladiť, meaning 'to polish or burnish'.

This term is related to hladký, which translates to 'smooth'. In the Czech language, the word hladík also serves as a technical term in carpentry, indicating a specific type of rasp or plane.

Additionally, Hladík can function as a nickname derived from hladký, meaning 'smooth'.

The name includes the diminutive suffix -ík, which often denotes smallness or endearment in Slavic languages.

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

Where is the Hladik family from?

What did your Hladik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hladik.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Hladik family records will you find?

What is the average Hladik lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hladik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hladik in 1948 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

Hladik Family History

Hladik Surname Meaning

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Hladik Surname Meaning

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Where is the Hladik family from?

What did your Hladik ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Military Records

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What is the average Hladik lifespan?

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