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Izell Family History

Izell 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: Ezell, Idell, Zell, Mizell, Bell, Isbell, Fell, Hell, Knell, Sell

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Where is the Izell family from?

You can see how Izell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Izell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Izell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Izell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Izell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Izell 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 Izell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Izell. 50% of Izell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Izell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Izell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Izell. 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 201 military records available for the last name Izell. For the veterans among your Izell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Izell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Izell in 1953 was 44, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Izell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Izell 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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