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Rizakos Family History

Rizakos Surname 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: Liakos, Kakos, Makos, Mikos, Kritikos, Rokos, Ribas, Drakos, Ramos

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Where is the Rizakos family from?

You can see how Rizakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rizakos family living in New Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rizakos's in USA. New Hampshire and 3 other states had the highest population of Rizakos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rizakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizakos 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rizakos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rizakos. For the veterans among your Rizakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizakos lifespan?

Average Rizakos life expectancy in 1991 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizakos ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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