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Rykosky Family History

Rykosky 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: Rykowski, Makosky, Kosky, Rakowsky, Koski, Rokos, Rakowski, Kosko

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Where is the Rykosky family from?

You can see how Rykosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rykosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rykosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rykosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykosky 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 28 census records available for the last name Rykosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykosky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rykosky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rykosky. For the veterans among your Rykosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykosky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Rykosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rykosky in 1975 was 72, and 68 in 2000.

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