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Rizio Family History

Rizio 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: Rizo, Rizzo, Rizzio, Pizzo, Risi, Riso, Rigo, Rio, Recio, Riis

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Where is the Rizio family from?

You can see how Rizio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rizio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rizio families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rizio's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rizio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizio 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 Rizio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizio. 60% of Rizio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rizio women worked as a Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizio were Ash Collector and Finisher.

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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
    60%
  • Ash Collector
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maker
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Rizio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Rizio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizio 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Rizio. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rizio. For the veterans among your Rizio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rizio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rizio in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rizio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rizio 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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