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Rysz Family History

Rysz 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: Rys, Ross, Rye, Ras, Rose, Rush, Rosa, Russ, Ros, Rase

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Where is the Rysz family from?

You can see how Rysz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rysz families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rysz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rysz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rysz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rysz. 67% of Rysz men worked as a Miner and 100% of Rysz women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Rysz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Rysz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysz 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Rysz. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rysz. For the veterans among your Rysz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rysz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rysz in 1962 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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