History of your Surname
Get access to Ryczek family records.Start a free trial

Ryczek Family History

Ryczek Name Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname from an agent noun meaning ‘screamer’ derived from ryczeć ‘to scream’.

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


Similar surnames: Reczek, Byczek, Rezek, Zaczek, Rozek, Mroczek, Toczek, Bezek, Kuczek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ryczek family from?

You can see how Ryczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryczek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryczek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ryczek family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryczek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ryczek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryczek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryczek. 30% of Ryczek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ryczek women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryczek were Assistant and Beautician. .

View Census Data for Ryczek | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Assistant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Ryczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryczek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ryczek

Passenger Lists

There are 335 immigration records available for the last name Ryczek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Ryczek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 450 military records available for the last name Ryczek. For the veterans among your Ryczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ryczek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ryczek family history

Discover More

What is the average Ryczek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ryczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ryczek in 1960 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryczek

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ryczek family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ryczek last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial