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Mazelis Family History

Mazelis 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: Melis, Malis, Mcnelis, Mallis, Matulis, Manolis, Hazelip, Maslin

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Where is the Mazelis family from?

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

What did your Mazelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mazelis. 100% of Mazelis 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Mazelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazelis 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Mazelis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mazelis. For the veterans among your Mazelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazelis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mazelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mazelis in 1971 was 62, and 56 in 2002.

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