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Mezzell Family History

Mezzell 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: Mizzell, Ezzell, Ezell, Menzel, Metzel, Meixell, Uzzell, Buzzell

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Where is the Mezzell family from?

You can see how Mezzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mezzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mezzell family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezzell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mezzell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mezzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mezzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezzell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mezzell. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mezzell. For the veterans among your Mezzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezzell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mezzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mezzell in 1956 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mezzell 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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