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Mazzei Family History

Mazzei Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Mazzeo.

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


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Where is the Mazzei family from?

You can see how Mazzei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazzei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mazzei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mazzei families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mazzei's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mazzei families in 1891.
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What did your Mazzei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazzei. 20% of Mazzei men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mazzei women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazzei were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    30%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Mazzei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mazzei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazzei 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mazzei. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mazzei. For the veterans among your Mazzei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazzei lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mazzei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mazzei in 1946 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazzei 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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