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Miz Family History

Miz 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: Min, Mir, Milz, Mis, Mix, Mitz, Mize, Miu, Ji, Qiu

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Where is the Miz family from?

You can see how Miz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Miz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Miz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Miz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miz 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 247 census records available for the last name Miz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Miz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Miz. For the veterans among your Miz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Miz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Miz in 1972 was 66, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miz 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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