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Ryweck Family History

Ryweck 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: Reeck, Rieck, Weck, Reck, Robeck, Lybeck, Ryback, Rebeck, Yeck

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Where is the Ryweck family from?

You can see how Ryweck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryweck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ryweck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ryweck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ryweck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryweck 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 33 census records available for the last name Ryweck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryweck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ryweck. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ryweck. For the veterans among your Ryweck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryweck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ryweck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ryweck in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryweck 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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