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Ryszka Family History

Ryszka 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: Pyszka, Tyszka, Myszka, Gruszka, Rybka, Raska, Liszka, Riska, Kruszka

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Where is the Ryszka family from?

You can see how Ryszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryszka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ryszka families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryszka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ryszka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryszka 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 Ryszka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryszka. 59% of Ryszka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ryszka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryszka were Janitor and Laundress.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Ryszka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ryszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryszka 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ryszka. 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 94 military records available for the last name Ryszka. For the veterans among your Ryszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryszka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ryszka in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryszka 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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