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Rywniak Family History

Rywniak 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: Drewniak, Rasnick, Pozniak, Wozniak, Lesniak, Reznik, Rolnick, Resnik

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Where is the Rywniak family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rywniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rywniak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rywniak. 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 Rywniak. For the veterans among your Rywniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rywniak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Rywniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rywniak in 1968 was 59, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rywniak 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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