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Raniak Family History

Raniak 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: Janiak, Rana, Rank, Ranta, Raak, Rasnick, Banik, Raia, Lanik, Randa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raniak 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 37 census records available for the last name Raniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raniak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Raniak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Raniak. For the veterans among your Raniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raniak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Raniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Raniak in 1971 was 62, and 79 in 2002.

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