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Mazell Family History

Mazell 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: Yazell, Hazell, Mizell, Mansell, Dalzell, Maze, Hazel, Maxwell

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Where is the Mazell family from?

You can see how Mazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mazell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mazell families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mazell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mazell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazell 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 Mazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazell. 58% of Mazell men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Mazell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazell were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Mazell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Mazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazell 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mazell. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mazell. For the veterans among your Mazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mazell in 1965 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mazell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazell 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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