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Massas Family History

Massas 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, Masias, Massar, Massad, Masse, Maras, Assaf, Massey, Maslak

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Where is the Massas family from?

You can see how Massas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Massas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Massas families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Massas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Massas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massas. 100% of Massas men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Massas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massas 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Massas. 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 58 military records available for the last name Massas. For the veterans among your Massas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Massas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Massas in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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