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Mizen Family History

Mizen Surname Meaning

see Missin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mizen family from?

You can see how Mizen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mizen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Mizen families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mizen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mizen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizen 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 Mizen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mizen. 100% of Mizen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mizen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mizen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizen 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Mizen. 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 626 military records available for the last name Mizen. For the veterans among your Mizen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mizen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mizen in 1962 was 70, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mizen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizen 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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