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Rizor Family History

Rizor Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rieser or Reiser.

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


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Where is the Rizor family from?

You can see how Rizor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rizor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rizor families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rizor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rizor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizor 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 Rizor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizor. 40% of Rizor men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rizor women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizor were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Beauty P
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Rizor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rizor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizor 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Rizor. 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 396 military records available for the last name Rizor. For the veterans among your Rizor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rizor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rizor in 1957 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizor 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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