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Mezelis Family History

Mezelis 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: Melis, Mellis, Mcnelis, Melin, Meis, Melia, Merlin, Mewes, Malis

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Where is the Mezelis family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mezelis. 100% of Mezelis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mezelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mezelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezelis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mezelis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mezelis. For the veterans among your Mezelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezelis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Mezelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mezelis in 1966 was 83, and 78 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mezelis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mezelis 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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