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Mazara Family History

Mazara Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Malara, Madara, Mazar, Mazzara, Makara, Lazar, Hazard, Maza, Zara

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Where is the Mazara family from?

You can see how Mazara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mazara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mazara families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mazara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mazara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazara 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 Mazara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mazara. 50% of Mazara men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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What Mazara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Mazara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazara 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Mazara. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mazara. For the veterans among your Mazara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazara lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Mazara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mazara in 1981 was 80, and 56 in 2003.

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