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Ryczek Family History

Ryczek Surname Meaning

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

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


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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.
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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.

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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