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Rybnik Family History

Rybnik Name 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: Reznik, Resnik, Rybak, Rudnik, Yanik, Ryback, Rank, Rubin, Gornik

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rybnik ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rybnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybnik 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rybnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 20 military records available for the last name Rybnik. For the veterans among your Rybnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rybnik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Rybnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rybnik in 1974 was 82, and 68 in 2000.

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