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Ryzek Family History

Ryzek 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: Rozek, Rezek, Ruzek, Ryczek, Rye, Bezek, Radek, Ryden, Reek, Rozen

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Where is the Ryzek family from?

You can see how Ryzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryzek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryzek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ryzek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryzek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ryzek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryzek 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 Ryzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryzek. 100% of Ryzek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ryzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Ryzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryzek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ryzek. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ryzek. For the veterans among your Ryzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryzek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ryzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ryzek in 1964 was 57, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryzek 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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