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Cazzell Family History

Cazzell 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: Bazzell, Dalzell, Carnell, Castell, Cardell, Caddell, Carrell, Capell

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Where is the Cazzell family from?

You can see how Cazzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cazzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cazzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Cazzell families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cazzell's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Cazzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cazzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cazzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cazzell. 59% of Cazzell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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What Cazzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Cazzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cazzell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cazzell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Cazzell. For the veterans among your Cazzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cazzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cazzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cazzell in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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