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Mazzella Family History

Mazzella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Mazza or alternatively of Mazzeo.

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


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Where is the Mazzella family from?

You can see how Mazzella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazzella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Mazzella families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mazzella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mazzella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazzella 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 Mazzella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazzella. 39% of Mazzella men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Mazzella women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazzella were Foreman and Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Longshoreman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Mazzella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mazzella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazzella 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mazzella. 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 847 military records available for the last name Mazzella. For the veterans among your Mazzella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazzella lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mazzella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mazzella in 1946 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mazzella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazzella 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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