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Rayak Family History

Rayak 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: Raak, Raya, Rayas, Nayak, Ray, Rana, Rank, Rusak, Barak, Rada

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Where is the Rayak family from?

You can see how Rayak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rayak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rayak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rayak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayak 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 44 census records available for the last name Rayak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rayak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rayak. For the veterans among your Rayak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Rayak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rayak in 1975 was 50, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayak 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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