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Mitzell Family History

Mitzell 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, Mitzel, Mizell, Metzel, Mitchell, Ritzel, Miskell, Mittel

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Where is the Mitzell family from?

You can see how Mitzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mitzell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mitzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mitzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzell 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 386 census records available for the last name Mitzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mitzell. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mitzell. For the veterans among your Mitzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mitzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mitzell in 1963 was 73, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitzell 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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