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Ezzelle Family History

Ezzelle Name 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: Ezelle, Ezzell, Ezell, Zelle, Estelle, Uzzell, Rozzelle, Pezzella

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Where is the Ezzelle family from?

You can see how Ezzelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ezzelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ezzelle families living in North Carolina. This was about 81% of all the recorded Ezzelle's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ezzelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ezzelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ezzelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ezzelle. 64% of Ezzelle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ezzelle women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ezzelle were Twister and Teacher. .

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Twister
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Ezzelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Ezzelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ezzelle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ezzelle. 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 89 military records available for the last name Ezzelle. For the veterans among your Ezzelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ezzelle lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ezzelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ezzelle in 1975 was 69, and 55 in 2004.

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