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Joseph Albert RUZICKA, Jr.
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Name Joseph Albert RUZICKA [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] Suffix Jr. Birth 5 Aug 1887 Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA
[2, 3, 4, 5, 7] Gender Male Census 9 Jun 1900 Yukon, Canadian, Oklahoma Territory, USA
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1900 Federal Census of Oklahoma Territory, Canadian County, Yukon
Supervisor's District No. 219, Enumeration District No. 24, Sheet No. 8It is interesting to note that the Vaclav SLAVIK family was living in Yukon at the same time.
Census 22 Apr 1910 South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma, USA
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1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma, Lincoln County, South Creek
Supervisor's District No. 1, Enumeration District No. 93, Sheet No. 6ACensus 13 Jan 1920 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 55, Sheet No. 9BCensus 7 Apr 1930 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
Enumeration District No. 28-59, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 11ACensus 13 Apr 1940 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-81, Sheet 5BCensus 26 Apr 1950 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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1950 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
Enumeration District No. 95-137, Sheet No. 75Social Security Number 712-05-2926 [7] Death 8 Sep 1954 Nebraska, USA
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RUZICKA, Joseph A. Obituary 
RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
RUZICKA, Joseph Albert, Jr.
Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-1968Burial Abt 11 Sep 1954 St. Mary's Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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RUZICKA, Joseph A.
Plot: Mother of Sorrows, Row 15, Lot 4, Space 4Person ID I739 Family Tree Last Modified 8 Apr 2026
Father Joseph Albert RUZICKA, b. 6 Jan 1859, Caslav, Bohemia
d. 1 Sep 1940, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
(Age 81 years) Relationship natural Mother Josephine JOURA, b. 19 Mar 1863, Strizov, Moravia
d. 11 Jul 1934, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
(Age 71 years) Relationship natural Marriage 22 Nov 1882 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
JOURA, Josephine
Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
JOURA, Josephine
Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
JOURA, Josephine
Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995Photos 
RUZICKA, Joseph
RUZICKA, Josephine
RUZICKA, Josephine
RUZICKA, Joseph
RUZICKA Family
Larger copies of this photo exist if you are interested.Family ID F42 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Photos 
RUZICKA Family
Larger copies of this photo exist if you are interested.
Documents 
RUZICKA, Jr., Joseph Albert
World War I Draft Registration Card
Joseph Albert Ruzicka
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Joseph Albert Ruzicka
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
1917, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
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Notes - Joe Ruzicka never married.
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Sources - [S3] 1900 U.S. Census, Oklahoma Territory, Canadian, Yukon, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District #219, Enumeration District #24, Sheet #8, Line 71.
- [S471] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
1. Name in Full: Joseph Albert Ruzicka, Jr.
3. Date of Birth: August 5 1887
5. Where Were You Born: Kearney, Neb. - [S659] 1940 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-81, Sheet 5B.
Lines 62 thru 63 - [S692] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
Name: Joseph Albert Ruzicka
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Age: 55
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1887
Birth Place: Kearney, Nebraska, USA
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Military Draft Date: 1942
Occupation: U P R R
Height: 5 11
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Weight: 190
Complexion: Dark - [S553] St. Mary's Cemetery (Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers.
JOSEPH A. RUZICKA
1887 + 1954 - [S941] Obituary of Joseph RUZICKA.
RUZICKA - Joseph, 3008 S. 20th St., age 66 years. Survived by 5 sisters, Mrs. Charles Brezny, Mrs. Ernest Brezny, Mrs. Louis Brezny, Mrs. John Kripal, Mrs. Anton Lieberman.
Funeral services Saturday, 8:30 a.m., at the Dworak Mortuary, to St. Wenceslaus Church, 9 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. rosary Friday, 8 p.m., at mortuary. - [S920] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
Name: Joseph Albert Ruzicka Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1888 [sic]
Birth Place: Kearney Buff, Nebraska
Father: Joseph A Ruzicka
Mother: Josephine Joura
SSN: 712052926
Notes: Feb 1937: Name listed as JOSEPH ALBERT RUZICKA JR
Save - [S1052] 1950 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Seventeenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 95-137, Sheet No. 75.
Line 10 - [S765] U.S., City Directories, 1822 - 1995, It is highly likely that this document enumerates both Joseph and Joseph Jr.
Name: Joseph A Ruzicka
Residence Year: 1917
Street Address: 1449 S 16th
Residence Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Publication Title: Omaha, Nebraska, City Directory, 1917 - [S939] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-2022.
Name: Joseph Ruzicka
Death Date: 8 Sep 1954
Death Place: Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Certificate Number: 8952 - [S9] 1910 U.S. Census, Oklahoma, Lincoln, South Creek, Thirteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 1, Enumeration District No. 93, Sheet No. 6A, Lines 1 thru 7.
- [S562] 1920 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fourteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 55, Sheet No. 9B, Lines 96 thru 100.
- [S563] 1930 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 28-59, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 11A.
Lines 32 thru 35 - [S95] Marriage License of Joseph RUZICKA and Josephine JOURA.
- [S1253] Nebraska Marriages, 1855 - 1995.
Name: Joseph Ruzitka [sic]
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Josie Ora [sic]
Spouse's Sex: Female
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 22 Nov 1882
Event Place: Douglas, Nebraska, United States
- [S3] 1900 U.S. Census, Oklahoma Territory, Canadian, Yukon, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District #219, Enumeration District #24, Sheet #8, Line 71.
