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Mizell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Meisel .

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


Similar surnames: Mizelle, Sidell, Zibell, Bozell, Mizer, Idell, Maizel, Mell, Meixell

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Where is the Mizell family from?

You can see how Mizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mizell families living in North Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mizell's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Mizell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mizell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mizell. 28% of Mizell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Mizell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mizell were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizell 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Mizell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mizell. For the veterans among your Mizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mizell in 1942 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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