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Muzzillo Name Meaning

Italian:: from a pet form of Muzzo a short form of Giacomuzzo a derivative of Giacomo . from a pet form of the personal name Muzzio a variant of Muzio . from a derivative of dialect muzzo ‘bittersweet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Murillo, Mazzilli, Mazzullo, Murrillo, Melillo, Salzillo, Marzilli

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Where is the Muzzillo family from?

You can see how Muzzillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muzzillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Muzzillo families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Muzzillo's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Muzzillo families in 1920.
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What did your Muzzillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muzzillo. 50% of Muzzillo men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Muzzillo women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Muzzillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muzzillo 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Muzzillo. 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 137 military records available for the last name Muzzillo. For the veterans among your Muzzillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muzzillo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Muzzillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Muzzillo in 1962 was 45, and 39 in 2003.

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