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Mazal Family History

Mazal Surname 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: Maza, Mazar, Mahal, Mazak, Lazar, Maze, Kazan, Maras, Madan, Hazel

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Where is the Mazal family from?

You can see how Mazal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mazal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mazal families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mazal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mazal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mazal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazal. 34% of Mazal men worked as a Spinner and 100% of Mazal women worked as a Winder.

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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

  • Spinner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Mazal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Mazal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazal 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Mazal. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mazal. For the veterans among your Mazal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mazal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mazal in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mazal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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