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Rayniak Family History

Rayniak 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: Rasnick, Kraynak, Kraynik, Janiak, Waynick, Rana, Rank, Ranta, Raak

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Where is the Rayniak family from?

You can see how Rayniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayniak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rayniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayniak 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 51 census records available for the last name Rayniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayniak 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 Rayniak. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rayniak. For the veterans among your Rayniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayniak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rayniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rayniak in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayniak 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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