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Rizzola Family History

Rizzola 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: Rizzolo, Gazzola, Rizza, Mazzola, Rizzo, Razza, Pizzo, Vignola, Zola

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Where is the Rizzola family from?

You can see how Rizzola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizzola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rizzola families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rizzola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rizzola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizzola 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 Rizzola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rizzola. 60% of Rizzola men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Owner Manager
    40%

What Rizzola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Rizzola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzola 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rizzola. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rizzola. For the veterans among your Rizzola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizzola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Rizzola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rizzola in 1967 was 74, and 97 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rizzola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizzola 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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