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Rynkiewicz Family History

Rynkiewicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Rynko an East Slavic form of Hrehor (see Gregory).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rynkiewicz family from?

You can see how Rynkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Rynkiewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rynkiewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rynkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynkiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rynkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynkiewicz. 58% of Rynkiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rynkiewicz women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynkiewicz were Printer and Packer.

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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
    58%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Engineer
    8%
  • Printer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Rynkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Rynkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynkiewicz 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Rynkiewicz. 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 262 military records available for the last name Rynkiewicz. For the veterans among your Rynkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rynkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rynkiewicz in 1946 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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