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Hreha Family History

Hreha Surname Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak: from a short form of the personal name Hrehor a regional variant of Gregor ‘Gregory’ (Rusyn Hryhor).

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


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Where is the Hreha family from?

You can see how Hreha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hreha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Hreha families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hreha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hreha families in 1920.
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What did your Hreha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hreha. 46% of Hreha men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Hreha women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hreha were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hreha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hreha 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Hreha. 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 813 military records available for the last name Hreha. For the veterans among your Hreha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hreha lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hreha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hreha in 1950 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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