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Rysanek Family History

Rysanek 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: Romanek, Yanek, Rank, Rusak, Panek, Ryland, Ryan, Danek, Radek, Ryman

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Where is the Rysanek family from?

You can see how Rysanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rysanek families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rysanek's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Rysanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rysanek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rysanek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Rysanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysanek 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rysanek. 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 76 military records available for the last name Rysanek. For the veterans among your Rysanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysanek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rysanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rysanek in 1966 was 71, and 100 in 2003.

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