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Ryniak Family History

Ryniak 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, Renick, Lysiak, Janiak, Rosiak, Wynia, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Ryniak family from?

You can see how Ryniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryniak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ryniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ryniak families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ryniak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Ryniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryniak 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 Ryniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryniak. 50% of Ryniak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ryniak women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ryniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Ryniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryniak 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Ryniak. 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 136 military records available for the last name Ryniak. For the veterans among your Ryniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ryniak in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryniak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryniak 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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