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Rizek Family History

Rizek Surname Meaning

Slovak (mainly Rízek): probably a nickname from the dialect word rizek ‘cutlet’. This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic.

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


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Where is the Rizek family from?

You can see how Rizek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rizek families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rizek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rizek families in 1920.
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What did your Rizek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rizek. 67% of Rizek 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Rizek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizek 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Rizek. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rizek. For the veterans among your Rizek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rizek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rizek in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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