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Meazell Family History

Meazell 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: Feazell, Ezell, Menzel, Metzel, Meixell, Yazell, Wetzell, Meshell

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Where is the Meazell family from?

You can see how Meazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meazell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Meazell families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meazell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meazell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meazell 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 Meazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meazell. 67% of Meazell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meazell women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Paper Hanger
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Meazell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Meazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meazell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meazell. 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 65 military records available for the last name Meazell. For the veterans among your Meazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meazell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Meazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meazell in 1968 was 70, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meazell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meazell 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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