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Rysky Family History

Rysky 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: Lasky, Lesky, Rasey, Trosky, Rybka, Risby, Risk, Roske, Rusk, Lusky

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Where is the Rysky family from?

You can see how Rysky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rysky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rysky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rysky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Rysky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rysky. 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 Rysky. For the veterans among your Rysky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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