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Ranjak Family History

Ranjak 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: Rana, Rank, Ranta, Raak, Randa, Rajan, Manak, Raja, Hanak, Janak

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Where is the Ranjak family from?

You can see how Ranjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ranjak family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ranjak's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Ranjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ranjak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ranjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranjak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ranjak. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ranjak. For the veterans among your Ranjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranjak lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Ranjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ranjak in 1979 was 88, and 84 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranjak 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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