Ruszkiewicz, Feliks/Lukaszewska, Zofia
Hi everyone.
I am so stumped. I have tried every angle I can think of (except for writing to Polish archives).
I need more data to get any information from Polish repositories.
Feliks (Felix) Ruszkiewicz (abt 1881-1952) married Zofia (Sophie) Lukaszewska(abt 1883-1980) about 1901, according to US censuses.
The 1910 census states he immigrated to the US in 1902, she in 1903 (both Russian-Polish). The 1920 states both emigrated from Poland in 1903.
The census indicates they were married before arriving here, but they arrived in different years.
Does that happen? First child, Stanislaw, was born in NY in 1903.
Bottom line: I am trying every combination to find their ships' manifests.
I've tried many different surname spellings, dates, ports etc..
They were in NY until about 1915 because their last two children were born in New Jersey (Jersey City).
1. How would any of you wise researchers suggest I locate their manifests?
2. Can't find any naturalization papers for Felix either. Suggestions?
3. There are so many different spellings of the names, I have no idea where to turn.
4. FamilySearch has a record that she was from Warsaw and he, Krakow.
5. Can't find family on 1930 census for the life of me. They had 7 children, and still no 1930 census to be found.
My ultimate goal is to find their birth locations, marriage record, and parents' information.
Do I need to hire a Polish genealogist to help? Are there any more avenues I can check from home first?
I am just shocked at how their surname was mangled.
Any help or insight would be so welcome.
Many thanks,
-Jen
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