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Hrdlicka Family History

Hrdlicka Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Hrdlička): from hrdlička ‘turtle dove’ used as a nickname denoting someone with a mild peaceable or affectionate temperament or as a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of doves.

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


Similar surnames: Vodicka, Hudzik, Jedlicka, Zemlicka, Krupicka, Orlicki, Horlick

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Where is the Hrdlicka family from?

You can see how Hrdlicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrdlicka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hrdlicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Hrdlicka families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hrdlicka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hrdlicka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrdlicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hrdlicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hrdlicka. 30% of Hrdlicka men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Hrdlicka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hrdlicka were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Farmhousework
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hrdlicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrdlicka 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Hrdlicka. 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 609 military records available for the last name Hrdlicka. For the veterans among your Hrdlicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrdlicka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hrdlicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hrdlicka in 1957 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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