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Rizley Family History

Rizley 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: Ridley, Riley, Risley, Ripley, Rigley, Pilley, Sibley, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Rizley family from?

You can see how Rizley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rizley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rizley families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rizley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rizley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Rizley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rizley. 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 168 military records available for the last name Rizley. For the veterans among your Rizley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rizley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rizley in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizley 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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