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Mitzey Family History

Mitzey 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: Mitzel, Mitter, Pitzer, Matey, Sitzer, Smithey, Metzel, Eitzen, Mazey

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Where is the Mitzey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mitzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mitzey. 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 military records available for the last name Mitzey. For the veterans among your Mitzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzey lifespan?

Average Mitzey life expectancy in 1991 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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