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Rymek Family History

Rymek 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: Rymer, Dymek, Rye, Romeo, Rozek, Wymer, Remer, Romer, Ramel, Radek

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Where is the Rymek family from?

You can see how Rymek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rymek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rymek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rymek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Rymek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rymek. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rymek. For the veterans among your Rymek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Rymek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rymek in 1976 was 58, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rymek 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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