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Mazu Family History

Mazu 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: Maze, Maza, Mau, Mazo, Mazur, Mark, May, Abu, Ma, Maki

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Where is the Mazu family from?

You can see how Mazu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mazu family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mazu's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mazu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mazu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Mazu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazu 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mazu. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mazu. For the veterans among your Mazu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazu lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Mazu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mazu in 1982 was 61, and 77 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazu 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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