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Massae Family History

Massae 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: Masse, Massa, Massar, Massee, Massad, Massie, Assaf, Massey, Maslak

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Where is the Massae family from?

You can see how Massae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massae family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Massae families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Massae family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Massae's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Massae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massae. 100% of Massae women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Massae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massae 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Massae. 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 Massae. For the veterans among your Massae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massae lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Massae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Massae in 1972 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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