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Massani Family History

Massani 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: Massari, Cassani, Bassani, Massoni, Bassano, Vaswani, Cassano, Hassan

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Where is the Massani family from?

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

What did your Massani ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Massani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massani 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Massani. 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 11 military records available for the last name Massani. For the veterans among your Massani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massani lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Massani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Massani in 1955 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

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