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Rydzak Family History

Rydzak 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: Radzik, Rozak, Rybak, Roszak, Ryczek, Rydman, Rodak, Kryszak, Rudzik

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Where is the Rydzak family from?

You can see how Rydzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rydzak family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rydzak's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rydzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rydzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydzak. 100% of Rydzak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rydzak women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Rydzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydzak 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rydzak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rydzak. For the veterans among your Rydzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydzak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rydzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rydzak in 1964 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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