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Rizzio Family History

Rizzio Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Rizzo.

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


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Where is the Rizzio family from?

You can see how Rizzio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizzio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rizzio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Rizzio families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rizzio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rizzio families in 1920.
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What did your Rizzio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rizzio. 47% of Rizzio men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Rizzio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rizzio were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • New Worker
    27%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    37%
  • Stitcher
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Rizzio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rizzio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzio 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Rizzio. 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 229 military records available for the last name Rizzio. For the veterans among your Rizzio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizzio lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rizzio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rizzio in 1950 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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