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Rizk Family History

Rizk Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on rizq ‘livelihood subsistence’ (see the Koran 315).

This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Rizk family from?

You can see how Rizk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rizk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rizk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rizk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rizk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizk 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 Rizk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizk. 34% of Rizk men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rizk women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizk were Owner and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    21%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Rizk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rizk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rizk. 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 252 military records available for the last name Rizk. For the veterans among your Rizk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizk lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rizk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rizk in 1954 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizk 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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