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Rycek Family History

Rycek 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: Racek, Ryczek, Ryce, Rye, Rock, Race, Rozek, Vacek, Royce, Bucek

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Where is the Rycek family from?

You can see how Rycek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rycek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rycek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rycek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rycek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rycek 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 Rycek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rycek. 100% of Rycek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rycek women worked as a Waitress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rycek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Rycek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rycek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rycek. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rycek. For the veterans among your Rycek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rycek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rycek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rycek in 1967 was 74, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rycek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rycek 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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