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Mize Family History

Mize Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Meis or German Meise.

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


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Where is the Mize family from?

You can see how Mize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mize family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Mize families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mize's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mize families in 1841.
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What did your Mize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mize. 29% of Mize men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Mize women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mize were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mize. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Mize. For the veterans among your Mize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mize lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mize in 1947 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mize 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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