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Rizen Family History

Rizen Name 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: Rozen, Risen, Rizer, Riden, Wien, Raven, Bien, Ries, Rider, Krizan

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Where is the Rizen family from?

You can see how Rizen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rizen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rizen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rizen family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rizen's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Rizen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rizen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rizen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rizen. 100% of Rizen men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Rizen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rizen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rizen. For the veterans among your Rizen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rizen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rizen in 1967 was 69, and 48 in 2002.

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