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Miza Family History

Miza 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: Mira, Maza, Mina, Giza, Mita, Mika, Miya, Mirza, Mizak, Mize

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Where is the Miza family from?

You can see how Miza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Miza families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Miza's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Miza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miza 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 Miza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miza. 37% of Miza men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Miza women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Miza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Miza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miza 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Miza. 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 23 military records available for the last name Miza. For the veterans among your Miza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Miza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Miza in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miza 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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