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Rysavy Family History

Rysavy Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Ryšavý): from an adjective meaning ‘red-haired’.

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


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Where is the Rysavy family from?

You can see how Rysavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysavy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rysavy families living in Minnesota. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rysavy's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rysavy families in 1920.
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What did your Rysavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rysavy. 33% of Rysavy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rysavy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Private
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rysavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Rysavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysavy 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Rysavy. 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 206 military records available for the last name Rysavy. For the veterans among your Rysavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysavy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rysavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rysavy in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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