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Rydzewski Family History

Rydzewski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Rydzewo named with rydz an edible species of agaric.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rytlewski, Jazdzewski, Jezewski, Kraszewski, Liszewski, Modrzewski

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Where is the Rydzewski family from?

You can see how Rydzewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydzewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Rydzewski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rydzewski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rydzewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydzewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rydzewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydzewski. 29% of Rydzewski men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rydzewski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rydzewski were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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
    29%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rydzewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydzewski 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Rydzewski. 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 739 military records available for the last name Rydzewski. For the veterans among your Rydzewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydzewski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rydzewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rydzewski in 1944 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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