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Rygwelski Family History

Rygwelski 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: Ringwelski, Cegielski, Rogalski, Pawelski, Rydzewski, Jagielski

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Rygwelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygwelski 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Rygwelski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rygwelski. For the veterans among your Rygwelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygwelski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rygwelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rygwelski in 1967 was 49, and 38 in 2004.

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