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Massai Family History

Massai 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: Massa, Massar, Massad, Massari, Massi, Masse, Assaf, Massey, Mathai

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Where is the Massai family from?

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

What did your Massai ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Trimmer
    100%
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What Massai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Massai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massai 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Massai. 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 13 military records available for the last name Massai. For the veterans among your Massai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massai lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Massai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Massai in 1962 was 67, and 79 in 2000.

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