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Rizzo Family History

Rizzo Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Riccio.

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


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Where is the Rizzo family from?

You can see how Rizzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizzo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rizzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rizzo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rizzo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rizzo families in 1891.
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What did your Rizzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rizzo. 100% of Rizzo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Rizzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzo 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Rizzo. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rizzo. For the veterans among your Rizzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizzo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rizzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rizzo in 1947 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rizzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizzo 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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