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Rygwalski Family History

Rygwalski 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, Radwanski, Kowalski, Walski, Sugalski, Ringwelski, Rafalski

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Where is the Rygwalski family from?

You can see how Rygwalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rygwalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rygwalski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rygwalski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rygwalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rygwalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rygwalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Rygwalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygwalski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rygwalski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rygwalski. For the veterans among your Rygwalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygwalski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rygwalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rygwalski in 1971 was 74, and 96 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rygwalski 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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