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Mitzenheim Family History

Mitzenheim 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: Manheim, Hillesheim, Guggenheim, Oppenheim, Rosenheim, Mitzner

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Where is the Mitzenheim family from?

You can see how Mitzenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitzenheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitzenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Mitzenheim families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mitzenheim's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mitzenheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitzenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitzenheim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitzenheim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Mitzenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitzenheim 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mitzenheim. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mitzenheim. For the veterans among your Mitzenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitzenheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mitzenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mitzenheim in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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