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Hladky Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hladký): nickname from hladký ‘smooth’ denoting a clean-shaven or bald man or an easy-going person.

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


Similar surnames: Sladky, Hlad, Hladik, Hlavka, Slack, Glad, Hader, Vlad, Lady, Blank

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Where is the Hladky family from?

You can see how Hladky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hladky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hladky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hladky family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hladky's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hladky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hladky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hladky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hladky. 37% of Hladky men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hladky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hladky were Farm Operator and Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hladky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hladky 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Hladky. 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 600 military records available for the last name Hladky. For the veterans among your Hladky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hladky lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hladky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hladky in 1942 was 44, and 63 in 2004.

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