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Mizelle Family History

Mizelle Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Meisel.

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


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Where is the Mizelle family from?

You can see how Mizelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mizelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mizelle families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mizelle's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mizelle families in 1880.
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What did your Mizelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizelle. 28% of Mizelle men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Mizelle women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mizelle were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%

What Mizelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mizelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizelle 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Mizelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mizelle. For the veterans among your Mizelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizelle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mizelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mizelle in 1953 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizelle 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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