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Lizza Family History

Lizza Name Meaning

Italian: from lizza a term meaning ‘lists’ and also denoting a sort of simple sleigh and in Venice a machine used to ferry boats to the lagoon.

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


Similar surnames: Lizzi, Rizza, Zizza, Pizza, Lenza, Lisa, Liuzza, Lizzio, Cozza, Mizzi

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Where is the Lizza family from?

You can see how Lizza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lizza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lizza families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lizza's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lizza families in 1911.
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What did your Lizza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lizza. 43% of Lizza men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Lizza women worked as a 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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lizza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lizza. 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 219 military records available for the last name Lizza. For the veterans among your Lizza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lizza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lizza in 1954 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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