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Mezlis Family History

Mezlis 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, Melin, Meis, Melia, Merlin, Malis, Millis, Dellis

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Where is the Mezlis family from?

You can see how Mezlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezlis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mezlis families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Mezlis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezlis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mezlis families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mezlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezlis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mezlis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mezlis. For the veterans among your Mezlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezlis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Mezlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mezlis in 1965 was 78, and 75 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mezlis 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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