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Hwak Family History

Hwak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kwak, Hoak, Hak, Haak, Han, Hay, Ham, Pak, Hua, Hook

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Where is the Hwak family from?

You can see how Hwak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hwak family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hwak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hwak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hwak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Hwak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwak 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hwak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hwak. For the veterans among your Hwak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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