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Joseph Albert RUZICKA, Jr.

Joseph Albert RUZICKA, Jr.

Male 1887 - 1954  (67 years)


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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 Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 7
    Gender Male 
    Census 9 Jun 1900  Yukon, Canadian, Oklahoma Territory, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    1900 Federal Census of Oklahoma Territory, Canadian County, Yukon
    1900 Federal Census of Oklahoma Territory, Canadian County, Yukon
    Supervisor's District No. 219, Enumeration District No. 24, Sheet No. 8

    It 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 Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma, Lincoln County, South Creek
    1910 Federal Census of Oklahoma, Lincoln County, South Creek
    Supervisor's District No. 1, Enumeration District No. 93, Sheet No. 6A
    Census 13 Jan 1920  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 55, Sheet No. 9B
    Census 7 Apr 1930  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1930 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Enumeration District No. 28-59, Supervisor's District No. 7, Sheet No. 11A
    Census 13 Apr 1940  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 94-81, Sheet 5B
    Census 26 Apr 1950  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    1950 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1950 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Enumeration District No. 95-137, Sheet No. 75
    Social Security Number 712-05-2926  [7
    Death 8 Sep 1954  Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 10
    RUZICKA, Joseph A. Obituary
    RUZICKA, Joseph A. Obituary
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert<br>
RUZICKA, Joseph Albert, Jr.
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert, Jr.

    Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-1968
    Burial Abt 11 Sep 1954  St. Mary's Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    RUZICKA, Joseph A.
    RUZICKA, Joseph A.
    Plot: Mother of Sorrows, Row 15, Lot 4, Space 4
    Person ID I739  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Joseph Albert RUZICKA,   b. 6 Jan 1859, Caslav, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Sep 1940, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Josephine JOURA,   b. 19 Mar 1863, Strizov, Moravia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jul 1934, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 22 Nov 1882  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [14, 15
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert<br>
JOURA, Josephine
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
    JOURA, Josephine

    Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
    Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
    JOURA, Josephine
    JOURA, Josephine
    Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert<br>
JOURA, Josephine
    RUZICKA, Joseph Albert
    JOURA, Josephine

    Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995
    Photos
    RUZICKA, Joseph<br>
RUZICKA, Josephine
    RUZICKA, Joseph
    RUZICKA, Josephine

    RUZICKA, Josephine<br>
RUZICKA, Joseph
    RUZICKA, Josephine
    RUZICKA, Joseph

    RUZICKA Family
    RUZICKA Family
    Larger copies of this photo exist if you are interested.
    Family ID F42  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 5 Aug 1887 - Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 9 Jun 1900 - Yukon, Canadian, Oklahoma Territory, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 22 Apr 1910 - South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 13 Jan 1920 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Apr 1930 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 13 Apr 1940 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 26 Apr 1950 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Sep 1954 - Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 11 Sep 1954 - St. Mary's Cemetery/Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    RUZICKA Family
    RUZICKA Family
    Larger copies of this photo exist if you are interested.

    Documents
    RUZICKA, Jr., Joseph Albert
    RUZICKA, Jr., Joseph Albert
    World War I Draft Registration Card
    Joseph Albert Ruzicka
    Joseph Albert Ruzicka
    U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    Joseph Albert Ruzicka
    Joseph Albert Ruzicka
    U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    1917, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA

  • Notes 
    • Joe Ruzicka never married.

  • Sources 
    1. [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.

    2. [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.

    3. [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

    4. [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

    5. [S553] St. Mary's Cemetery (Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers.
      JOSEPH A. RUZICKA
      1887 + 1954

    6. [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.

    7. [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
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    8. [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

    9. [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

    10. [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

    11. [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.

    12. [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.

    13. [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

    14. [S95] Marriage License of Joseph RUZICKA and Josephine JOURA.

    15. [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



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