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Krayniak Family History

Krayniak 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: Kraynak, Kraynik, Krajnik, Krysiak, Krajnak, Kranick, Karnik, Rasnick

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Where is the Krayniak family from?

You can see how Krayniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krayniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krayniak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krayniak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Krayniak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Krayniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krayniak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Krayniak. 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 97 military records available for the last name Krayniak. For the veterans among your Krayniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krayniak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Krayniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krayniak in 1972 was 79, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krayniak 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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