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Uhlik Family History

Uhlik Surname Meaning

Czech (Uhlík): metonymic occupational name from a word meaning ‘small piece of coal’; hence an occupational name for a charcoal burner.

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


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Where is the Uhlik family from?

You can see how Uhlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Uhlik families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uhlik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Uhlik families in 1880.
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What did your Uhlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uhlik. 40% of Uhlik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uhlik women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Uhlik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Uhlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlik 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Uhlik. 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 336 military records available for the last name Uhlik. For the veterans among your Uhlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Uhlik in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhlik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlik 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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