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Rizier Family History

Rizier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rinier, Bizier, Rizer, Rozier, Risher, Rider, Ringer, Richer, Didier

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Where is the Rizier family from?

You can see how Rizier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rizier family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rizier's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rizier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Rizier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rizier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rizier. For the veterans among your Rizier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rizier

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