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Ryska Family History

Ryska 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: Rybka, Raska, Riska, Tyska, Laska, Rosa, Kraska, Ryba, Siska, Miska

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Where is the Ryska family from?

You can see how Ryska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ryska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ryska family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryska's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryska 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 Ryska ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryska. 100% of Ryska men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ryska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Ryska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryska 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Ryska. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ryska. For the veterans among your Ryska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryska lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ryska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ryska in 1968 was 63, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryska 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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