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Rainka Family History

Rainka 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, Raine, Ranta, Raines, Raia, Reina, Randa, Glinka, Raiola

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Where is the Rainka family from?

You can see how Rainka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rainka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Rainka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rainka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rainka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rainka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rainka. 100% of Rainka men worked as a Traveling Salesman.

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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 1940

  • Traveling Salesman
    100%

What Rainka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Rainka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainka 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rainka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Rainka. For the veterans among your Rainka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rainka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rainka in 1967 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rainka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainka 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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