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Mazie Family History

Mazie Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew expression mi zera Israel Isserlin ‘descendant of Israel Isserlin’.

Israel Isserlin was a famous rabbinical scholar from central Europe.

He lived during the years 1390–1460.

This surname reflects a significant cultural and historical lineage.

Such acronymic surnames are common in Jewish heritage, linking individuals to notable ancestors.

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


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Where is the Mazie family from?

You can see how Mazie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mazie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mazie family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mazie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mazie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazie 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 Mazie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazie. 55% of Mazie men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mazie women worked as a Dress Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazie were Farmer and 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
    55%
  • Operator
    21%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Mazie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mazie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazie 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Mazie. 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 124 military records available for the last name Mazie. For the veterans among your Mazie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Mazie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mazie in 1956 was 52, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazie 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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