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Hron Family History

Hron Surname Meaning

Czech: from a short form of Hroznata an Old Czech male personal name. Slovak: possibly a topographic name from the river Hron in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Hron family from?

You can see how Hron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Hron families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hron families in 1911.
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What did your Hron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hron. 33% of Hron men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hron were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hron 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Hron. 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 969 military records available for the last name Hron. For the veterans among your Hron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hron lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hron in 1960 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hron 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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