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Mitzl Family History

Mitzl 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: Mitz, Mitzel, Mital, Mill, Metz, Eitel, Mitro, Fitz, Milz, Bitz

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Where is the Mitzl family from?

You can see how Mitzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mitzl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitzl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mitzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitzl ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mitzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Mitzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mitzl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mitzl. For the veterans among your Mitzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Mitzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mitzl in 1968 was 90, and 82 in 2001.

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