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Krajnak Family History

Krajnak Surname Meaning

Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech (Krajňák Rusyn mainly Krajňak) are topographic names for someone who lived on the edge of a village.

This naming comes from an adjectival derivative of kraj meaning ‘end border’ (see Krajnik).

Such names often reflect the geographical features of the landscape where people lived, indicating their position relative to the village.

In this case, living at the edge implies a specific relationship to the community and the surrounding environment.

Compare Kraynak, which may share similar etymological roots or geographical significance.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Krajnak family from?

You can see how Krajnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krajnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Krajnak families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Krajnak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krajnak families in 1920.
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What did your Krajnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krajnak. 79% of Krajnak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krajnak women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    79%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Krajnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Krajnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krajnak 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Krajnak. 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 223 military records available for the last name Krajnak. For the veterans among your Krajnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krajnak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krajnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krajnak in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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