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Hlavka Family History

Hlavka Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hlávka): from a diminutive of hlava ‘head’ a nickname for someone with a particularly small or otherwise remarkable head.

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


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Where is the Hlavka family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hlavka. 53% of Hlavka men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hlavka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hlavka were Machinist and Librarian.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Librarian
    20%

What Hlavka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hlavka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlavka 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Hlavka. 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 262 military records available for the last name Hlavka. For the veterans among your Hlavka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlavka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hlavka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hlavka in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlavka 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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