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Massee Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Massey . French (Massée): from the feminine form of Massé (see Masse ). This surname is rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Massey, Masse, Massie, Mussey, Massett, Massad, Masser, Missey

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Where is the Massee family from?

You can see how Massee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Massee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Massee families living in Virginia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Massee's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Massee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massee. 46% of Massee men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Massee women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massee were Salesman and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Massee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massee 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Massee. 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 443 military records available for the last name Massee. For the veterans among your Massee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Massee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Massee in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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