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Mizzen Family History

Mizzen 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: Millen, Eitzen, Mizzi, Matzen, Muzzey, Filzen, Itzen, Mazzeo, Minden

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Where is the Mizzen family from?

You can see how Mizzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mizzen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Mizzen families living in Essex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mizzen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mizzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizzen 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 Mizzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mizzen. 100% of Mizzen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Mizzen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mizzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Mizzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizzen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mizzen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mizzen. For the veterans among your Mizzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizzen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Mizzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mizzen in 1974 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mizzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizzen 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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