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Paranuk Family History

Paranuk Name 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: Panasuk, Baranek, Frank, Rank, Plank, Barak, Crank, Ranum, Park

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paranuk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Paranuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paranuk 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Paranuk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 7 military records available for the last name Paranuk. For the veterans among your Paranuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paranuk lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Paranuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paranuk in 1987 was 101, and 78 in 2003.

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