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Ryciak Family History

Ryciak 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: Rybak, Krysiak, Ryczek, Lysiak, Ciak, Rosiak, Kocian, Rusak, Rock

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryciak 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 32 census records available for the last name Ryciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryciak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ryciak. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Ryciak. For the veterans among your Ryciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryciak lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Ryciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ryciak in 1976 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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