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Rizzitano Family History

Rizzitano 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: Reitano, Pizzano, Razzano, Rizzuto, Rizzotto, Pizzino, Rizzio

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Where is the Rizzitano family from?

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

What did your Rizzitano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rizzitano. 43% of Rizzitano men worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Rizzitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rizzitano 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Rizzitano. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rizzitano. For the veterans among your Rizzitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rizzitano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rizzitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rizzitano in 1964 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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