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Rizzolo Name Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Rizzo .

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


Similar surnames: Rizzotto, Mazzola, Rizzio, Rizzuto, Rizzo, Riolo, Mazzoli, Frizzell

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Where is the Rizzolo family from?

You can see how Rizzolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizzolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Rizzolo families living in New Jersey. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rizzolo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rizzolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizzolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rizzolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizzolo. 14% of Rizzolo men worked as a Clerk and 28% of Rizzolo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizzolo were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Sewing
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rizzolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzolo 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Rizzolo. 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 400 military records available for the last name Rizzolo. For the veterans among your Rizzolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizzolo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rizzolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rizzolo in 1960 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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