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Rzyski Family History

Rzyski 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: Rajski, Rozycki, Zysk, Rawski, Krzycki, Brzycki, Koski, Ruskin, Risi

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Where is the Rzyski family from?

You can see how Rzyski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rzyski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rzyski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rzyski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rzyski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rzyski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rzyski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rzyski. 100% of Rzyski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Rzyski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rzyski 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rzyski. 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 86 military records available for the last name Rzyski. For the veterans among your Rzyski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rzyski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rzyski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rzyski in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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