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Mazelin Family History

Mazelin 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: Maslin, Maudlin, Melin, Malin, Marcelin, Matlin, Gamelin, Hagelin

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Where is the Mazelin family from?

You can see how Mazelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mazelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Mazelin families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mazelin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mazelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mazelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mazelin. 60% of Mazelin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Mazelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazelin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mazelin. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mazelin. For the veterans among your Mazelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mazelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mazelin in 1967 was 87, and 80 in 2003.

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