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Mizak Family History

Mizak Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the dialect word mizać ‘to string beads or thread pearls’. Slovak (Mižák also Mižak Mizák): from a derivative of the personal name Michal Slovak equivalent of Michael .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kozak, Sisak, Malak, Zak, Mizerak, Mika, Mihal, Filak, Bilak, Misak

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Where is the Mizak family from?

You can see how Mizak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mizak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Mizak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mizak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mizak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mizak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizak. 52% of Mizak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mizak women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Trapper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mizak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Mizak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizak 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mizak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Mizak. For the veterans among your Mizak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mizak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mizak in 1943 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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