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Mizher Family History

Mizher 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: Mizner, Mizer, Fisher, Miller, Risher, Minter, Mier, Mitter, Richer

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Where is the Mizher family from?

You can see how Mizher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mizher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mizher family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mizher's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Mizher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mizher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mizher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mizher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mizher 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mizher. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mizher. For the veterans among your Mizher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mizher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mizher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mizher in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

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