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Mazan Family History

Mazan 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: Kazan, Madan, Maza, Bazan, Maran, Mahan, Marzan, Mazon, Mazar, Malan

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Where is the Mazan family from?

You can see how Mazan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mazan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mazan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mazan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mazan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazan 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 Mazan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazan. 74% of Mazan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mazan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazan were Truck Driver and 5 B.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • 5 B
    40%

What Mazan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mazan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazan 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Mazan. 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 190 military records available for the last name Mazan. For the veterans among your Mazan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mazan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mazan in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazan 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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