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Rybowiak Family History

Rybowiak 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: Rybak, Slowiak, Sobkowiak, Borowiak, Krakowiak, Janowiak, Bowick

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Where is the Rybowiak family from?

You can see how Rybowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rybowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rybowiak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rybowiak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rybowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rybowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rybowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rybowiak. 100% of Rybowiak men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Rybowiak women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Kick Press Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Rybowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybowiak 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rybowiak. 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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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Rybowiak. For the veterans among your Rybowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rybowiak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rybowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rybowiak in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 1999.

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