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Masingo Family History

Masingo 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: Masino, Mazingo, Masin, Mozingo, Marengo, Marino, Mango, Makino

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Where is the Masingo family from?

You can see how Masingo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masingo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masingo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Masingo family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Masingo's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Masingo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masingo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masingo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Masingo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masingo 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Masingo. 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 29 military records available for the last name Masingo. For the veterans among your Masingo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masingo lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Masingo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Masingo in 1981 was 55, and 41 in 2004.

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