This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zizza family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zizza Family History

Zizza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from the feminine form of Zizzo. variant of Zisa.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zizza family from?

You can see how Zizza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zizza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zizza families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zizza's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zizza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zizza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zizza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zizza. 45% of Zizza men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Zizza | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Mill Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Shoe Worker
    12%

What Zizza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Zizza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zizza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zizza

Passenger Lists

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Zizza. 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.

View all Zizza immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Zizza. For the veterans among your Zizza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zizza military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zizza family history

Discover More

What is the average Zizza lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zizza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zizza in 1961 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zizza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zizza 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zizza family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial