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Rydzik Family History

Rydzik 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: Radzik, Rudzik, Hudzik, Pyzik, Rudnik, Ryczek, Brodzik, Budzik, Dzik

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Where is the Rydzik family from?

You can see how Rydzik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydzik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rydzik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rydzik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rydzik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydzik 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 Rydzik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rydzik. 50% of Rydzik men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rydzik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Rydzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydzik 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Rydzik. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Rydzik. For the veterans among your Rydzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydzik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rydzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rydzik in 1968 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rydzik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydzik 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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