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Rygalski Family History

Rygalski 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: Rogalski, Sugalski, Rafalski, Rogalsky, Kowalski, Romanski, Rogacki

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Where is the Rygalski family from?

You can see how Rygalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rygalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rygalski families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rygalski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rygalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rygalski 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 Rygalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rygalski. 100% of Rygalski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rygalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Rygalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygalski 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rygalski. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rygalski. For the veterans among your Rygalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygalski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rygalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rygalski in 1952 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rygalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rygalski 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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