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Mizzelle Family History

Mizzelle 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: Mizzell, Mizelle, Michelle, Mazzella, Rozzelle, Bizzell, Mizell

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Where is the Mizzelle family from?

You can see how Mizzelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizzelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mizzelle families living in Georgia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mizzelle's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Mizzelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizzelle 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 Mizzelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizzelle. 40% of Mizzelle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mizzelle women worked as a Winder.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Mizzelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Mizzelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizzelle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mizzelle. 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 275 military records available for the last name Mizzelle. For the veterans among your Mizzelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizzelle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mizzelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mizzelle in 1955 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mizzelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizzelle 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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