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Krainak Family History

Krainak 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: Kraynak, Krajnak, Krajnik, Kraak, Krank, Traina, Kanak, Kraynik

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Where is the Krainak family from?

You can see how Krainak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krainak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Krainak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krainak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krainak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krainak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krainak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krainak. 100% of Krainak women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Krainak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krainak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Krainak. 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 72 military records available for the last name Krainak. For the veterans among your Krainak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krainak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Krainak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Krainak in 1964 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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