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Kraynak Family History

Kraynak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech Krajňák or Krajňak (see Krajnak).

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


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Where is the Kraynak family from?

You can see how Kraynak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraynak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Kraynak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kraynak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kraynak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraynak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kraynak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraynak. 47% of Kraynak men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kraynak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraynak were Craneman and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Miner
    18%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Craneman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Assembler
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Kraynak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kraynak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraynak 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kraynak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 642 military records available for the last name Kraynak. For the veterans among your Kraynak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraynak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kraynak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kraynak in 1952 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraynak 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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