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Meziel Family History

Meziel 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: Deziel, Mergel, Mengel, Menzies, Muriel, Meier, Meisel, Menzel

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Where is the Meziel family from?

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

What did your Meziel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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What Meziel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meziel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meziel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meziel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meziel. For the veterans among your Meziel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meziel lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Meziel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meziel in 1989 was 80, and 61 in 2002.

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