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Mitzlaff Family History

Mitzlaff 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: Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Tetzlaff, Pritzlaff, Retzlaff, Sielaff, Wenzlaff

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Where is the Mitzlaff family from?

You can see how Mitzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzlaff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mitzlaff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitzlaff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitzlaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzlaff 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 Mitzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitzlaff. 25% of Mitzlaff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mitzlaff women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mitzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Mitzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzlaff 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Mitzlaff. 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 835 military records available for the last name Mitzlaff. For the veterans among your Mitzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzlaff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mitzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mitzlaff in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitzlaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitzlaff 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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