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Rizer Family History

Rizer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reiser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rizer family from?

You can see how Rizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rizer families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rizer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rizer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizer. 21% of Rizer men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Rizer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizer were Miner and Saleswoman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Saleswoman
    9%

What Rizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizer 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Rizer. 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 Rizer. For the veterans among your Rizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rizer in 1950 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rizer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizer 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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