This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mizell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mizell Family History

Mizell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Meisel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mizell family from?

You can see how Mizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mizell family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mizell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mizell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mizell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizell. 28% of Mizell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Mizell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mizell were Truck Driver and Housework.

View Census Data for Mizell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Housework
    7%

What Mizell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mizell

Passenger Lists

There are 542 immigration records available for the last name Mizell. 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.

View all Mizell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Mizell. For the veterans among your Mizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mizell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mizell family history

Discover More

What is the average Mizell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mizell in 1942 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mizell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mizell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial