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Rumak Family History

Rumak 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: Rusak, Ruman, Roman, Mak, Rua, Kumar, Rak, Raak, Ruan, Rudman

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Where is the Rumak family from?

You can see how Rumak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rumak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rumak family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rumak's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Rumak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rumak. 100% of Rumak men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Rumak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumak 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Rumak. 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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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Rumak. For the veterans among your Rumak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Rumak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rumak in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 1997.

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