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Mizera Family History

Mizera Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from Old Polish mizera ‘wickedness; misery’.

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


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Where is the Mizera family from?

You can see how Mizera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mizera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mizera families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mizera's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mizera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mizera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mizera. 34% of Mizera men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Molder
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mizera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizera 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Mizera. 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 278 military records available for the last name Mizera. For the veterans among your Mizera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizera lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mizera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mizera in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizera 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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