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Maizel Family History

Maizel Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Meisel.

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


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Where is the Maizel family from?

You can see how Maizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maizel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Maizel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Maizel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maizel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maizel 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 Maizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maizel. 34% of Maizel men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Furrier
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Maizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Maizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maizel 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Maizel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Maizel. For the veterans among your Maizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maizel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Maizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maizel in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maizel 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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