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Masie Family History

Masie 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: Marie, Masse, Masih, Masin, Mabie, Mase, Mazie, Masi, Magie, Maske

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Where is the Masie family from?

You can see how Masie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Masie family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Masie's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Masie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masie. 34% of Masie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Masie women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Porter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masie 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Masie. 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 113 military records available for the last name Masie. For the veterans among your Masie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Masie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Masie in 1962 was 65, and 41 in 2004.

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