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Masia Family History

Masia 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: Maria, Masih, Masin, Massa, Maia, Madia, Masias, Mascia, Macia, Masi

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Where is the Masia family from?

You can see how Masia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Masia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Masia families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Masia's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Masia families in 1880.
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What did your Masia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Counter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masia. 43% of Masia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Masia women worked as a Counter Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masia were Salesman and Sticher. .

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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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    50%
  • Sticher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Masia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masia 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Masia. 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 116 military records available for the last name Masia. For the veterans among your Masia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Masia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Masia in 1965 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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