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Rizzuto Family History

Rizzuto Surname Meaning

Italian:: southern variant of Ricciuto (see Ricciuti) specifically from Sicilian rizzutu ‘(he) who has curly hair’.

Perhaps a habitational name for someone from Rizzuto in Cosenza.

However, it is possible that the placename derives from the personal name not the opposite.

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


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Where is the Rizzuto family from?

You can see how Rizzuto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizzuto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rizzuto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rizzuto family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rizzuto's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rizzuto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizzuto 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 Rizzuto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizzuto. 29% of Rizzuto men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Rizzuto women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizzuto were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Presser
    7%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    21%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rizzuto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzuto 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rizzuto. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rizzuto. For the veterans among your Rizzuto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizzuto lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rizzuto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rizzuto in 1952 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizzuto 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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