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Rizzo Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Riccio .

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


Similar surnames: Rizzio, Pizzo, Rizza, Risso, Lizzio, Ezzo, Rio, Ruzzo, Rizzi, Pizza

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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 1911 there were 2 Rizzo families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rizzo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rizzo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rizzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rizzo. 60% of Rizzo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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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 Canada, 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.

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