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Mizel Family History

Mizel 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: Mikel, Mize, Maizel, Mitzel, Mizer, Mizell, Kiel, Miles, Mill, Maze

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Where is the Mizel family from?

You can see how Mizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mizel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mizel families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mizel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mizel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizel 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 Mizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Gents and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mizel. 100% of Mizel men worked as a Tailor Gents and 100% of Mizel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor Gents
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizel 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Mizel. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mizel. For the veterans among your Mizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mizel in 1965 was 64, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mizel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizel 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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