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Mitzelfeldt Family History

Mitzelfeldt 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: Misfeldt, Niedfeldt, Ihlenfeldt, Bielefeldt, Mittelsteadt

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Where is the Mitzelfeldt family from?

You can see how Mitzelfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzelfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mitzelfeldt family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mitzelfeldt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mitzelfeldt families in 1920.
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What did your Mitzelfeldt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitzelfeldt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Mitzelfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzelfeldt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mitzelfeldt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mitzelfeldt. For the veterans among your Mitzelfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzelfeldt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Mitzelfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mitzelfeldt in 1975 was 59, and 78 in 1995.

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