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Rybka Family History

Rybka Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: from a diminutive of ryba ‘fish’.

In Czech the phrase zdravý jako rybka means ‘as healthy as a fish’;

the surname may derive from this idiomatic phrase.

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


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Where is the Rybka family from?

You can see how Rybka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rybka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rybka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rybka families living in British Columbia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rybka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rybka families in 1911.
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What did your Rybka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rybka. 38% of Rybka men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rybka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rybka were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rybka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybka 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Rybka. 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 626 military records available for the last name Rybka. For the veterans among your Rybka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rybka lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rybka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rybka in 1947 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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