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Mazzera Family History

Mazzera 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: Mazzara, Macera, Madera, Mazzaro, Manera, Mazza, Lazzara, Azzara

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Where is the Mazzera family from?

You can see how Mazzera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazzera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Mazzera families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mazzera's in USA. California had the highest population of Mazzera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazzera 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 Mazzera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazzera. 34% of Mazzera men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mazzera women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Mazzera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Mazzera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazzera 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mazzera. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mazzera. For the veterans among your Mazzera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazzera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mazzera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mazzera in 1964 was 75, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mazzera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazzera 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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