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Hlavaty Family History

Hlavaty Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hlavatý): nickname for someone with a large head from an adjectival form of hlava ‘head’.

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


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Where is the Hlavaty family from?

You can see how Hlavaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlavaty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hlavaty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hlavaty families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlavaty's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hlavaty families in 1880.
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What did your Hlavaty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlavaty. 25% of Hlavaty men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Hlavaty women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hlavaty were Farming and Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Office Clerk
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hlavaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavaty 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Hlavaty. 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 776 military records available for the last name Hlavaty. For the veterans among your Hlavaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavaty lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hlavaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hlavaty in 1944 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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