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Ryniec Family History

Ryniec 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: Ryner, Rinier, Niec, Rygiel, Rynne, Janiec, Rynes, Renier, Daniel

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Where is the Ryniec family from?

You can see how Ryniec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryniec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ryniec families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ryniec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ryniec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryniec 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 Ryniec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryniec. 29% of Ryniec men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Ryniec women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryniec were Dress Polisher and Trimmer.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Trackman
    22%
  • Dress Polisher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    56%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Trimmer
    23%

What Ryniec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Ryniec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryniec 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Ryniec. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ryniec. For the veterans among your Ryniec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryniec lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Ryniec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ryniec in 1955 was 50, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryniec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryniec 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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