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Ryjacek Family History

Ryjacek 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: Jacek, Racek, Ryback, Jack, Race, Vacek, Radek, Radack, Macek, Pacek

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Where is the Ryjacek family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ryjacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryjacek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ryjacek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ryjacek. For the veterans among your Ryjacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryjacek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Ryjacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ryjacek in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryjacek 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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