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Rizzell Family History

Rizzell 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: Frizzell, Grizzell, Rozzell, Mizzell, Bizzell, Rishell, Riddell

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Where is the Rizzell family from?

You can see how Rizzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rizzell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rizzell families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rizzell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rizzell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rizzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rizzell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rizzell. For the veterans among your Rizzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rizzell

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