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Ryjowski Family History

Ryjowski 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: Rykowski, Rakowski, Kijowski, Rojewski, Rogowski, Rajewski, Rajkowski

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Where is the Ryjowski family from?

You can see how Ryjowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryjowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ryjowski family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryjowski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ryjowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ryjowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryjowski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ryjowski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ryjowski. For the veterans among your Ryjowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryjowski lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Ryjowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ryjowski in 1989 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryjowski 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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