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Mitzel Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a baker from Middle High German mutze ‘roll’.

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


Similar surnames: Metzel, Ditzel, Ritzel, Nitzel, Etzel, Neitzel, Detzel, Eitel, Netzel

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Where is the Mitzel family from?

You can see how Mitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Mitzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mitzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mitzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitzel. 23% of Mitzel men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Mitzel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitzel were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Typist
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzel 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Mitzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mitzel. For the veterans among your Mitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mitzel in 1953 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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