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Mizzell Family History

Mizzell Surname Meaning

Variant of Mizell.

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


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Where is the Mizzell family from?

You can see how Mizzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mizzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Mizzell families living in Sussex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mizzell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Mizzell families in 1891.
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What did your Mizzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizzell. 25% of Mizzell men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mizzell women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mizzell were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Spinner
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Mizzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mizzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizzell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mizzell. 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 680 military records available for the last name Mizzell. For the veterans among your Mizzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizzell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mizzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mizzell in 1947 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizzell 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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