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Nizzo Family History

Nizzo 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: Pizzo, Zizzo, Nuzzo, Rizzo, Gazzo, Nino, Guzzo, Nieto, Lizzi, Mazzo

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Where is the Nizzo family from?

You can see how Nizzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nizzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nizzo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nizzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nizzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nizzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nizzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nizzo. 50% of Nizzo men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Nizzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nizzo 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nizzo. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nizzo. For the veterans among your Nizzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nizzo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nizzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nizzo in 1965 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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