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Masni Family History

Masni 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: Mani, Manni, Masi, Masri, Masci, Masini, Magni, Massi, Maki, Main

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Where is the Masni family from?

You can see how Masni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Masni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Masni family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Masni's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Masni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masni ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Masni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masni 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Masni. 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 8 military records available for the last name Masni. For the veterans among your Masni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masni lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Masni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Masni in 1965 was 43, and 60 in 1986.

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