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Ezzell Family History

Ezzell Surname Meaning

Variant of Ezell.

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


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Where is the Ezzell family from?

You can see how Ezzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ezzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ezzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ezzell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ezzell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ezzell families in 1891.
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What did your Ezzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ezzell. 33% of Ezzell men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Ezzell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ezzell were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housework
    8%

What Ezzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ezzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ezzell 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Ezzell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ezzell. For the veterans among your Ezzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ezzell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ezzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ezzell in 1951 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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