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Rysak Family History

Rysak 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: Rusak, Rybak, Lysak, Rosa, Rak, Raak, Ryan, Sak, Ryba, Bosak

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Where is the Rysak family from?

You can see how Rysak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rysak families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rysak family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rysak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rysak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Rysak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysak 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rysak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rysak. For the veterans among your Rysak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rysak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rysak in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rysak 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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