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Mizer Family History

Mizer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Meiser.

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


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Where is the Mizer family from?

You can see how Mizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mizer family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mizer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mizer families in 1911.
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What did your Mizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizer. 30% of Mizer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Mizer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mizer were Farming and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Telephone Operator
    7%

What Mizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizer 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Mizer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mizer. For the veterans among your Mizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mizer in 1943 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mizer 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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