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Mazzell Family History

Mazzell 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: Mazzella, Mizzell, Bazzell, Mansell, Dalzell, Maxwell, Martell

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Where is the Mazzell family from?

You can see how Mazzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mazzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mazzell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mazzell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mazzell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mazzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mazzell. 100% of Mazzell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Mazzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Mazzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazzell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mazzell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mazzell. For the veterans among your Mazzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazzell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Mazzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mazzell in 1975 was 81, and 67 in 2000.

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