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Lizzi Name Meaning

Italian:: alternatively a topographic name from the Salentino dialect word lizzo plural lizzi ‘holm oak ilex’. patronymic or plural form of Lizzio .

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


Similar surnames: Luzzi, Liuzzi, Gizzi, Mizzi, Buzzi, Lizzio, Lizza, Pozzi, Brizzi

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Where is the Lizzi family from?

You can see how Lizzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizzi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lizzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Lizzi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lizzi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lizzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lizzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lizzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lizzi. 44% of Lizzi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lizzi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lizzi were Shoemaker and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Shoemaker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lizzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizzi 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Lizzi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Lizzi. For the veterans among your Lizzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizzi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lizzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lizzi in 1960 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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