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Ryzak Family History

Ryzak 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: Rozak, Rybak, Kozak, Rusak, Reza, Rak, Raak, Ryan, Rozek, Ryba

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Where is the Ryzak family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryzak. 100% of Ryzak 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 Ryzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Ryzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryzak 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Ryzak. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ryzak. For the veterans among your Ryzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryzak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ryzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ryzak in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryzak 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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