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Ryterski Family History

Ryterski 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: Literski, Rytlewski, Rojewski, Kotarski, Zatorski, Sitarski, Tyburski

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Where is the Ryterski family from?

You can see how Ryterski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryterski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ryterski families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ryterski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ryterski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryterski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ryterski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryterski. 55% of Ryterski men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%

What Ryterski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Ryterski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryterski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ryterski. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ryterski. For the veterans among your Ryterski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryterski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ryterski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ryterski in 1969 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryterski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryterski 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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