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Massella Family History

Massella 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: Cassella, Masella, Marsella, Mansell, Hassell, Vassell, Asselta

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Where is the Massella family from?

You can see how Massella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Massella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Massella families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Massella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Massella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massella. 43% of Massella men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Massella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massella 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Massella. 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 120 military records available for the last name Massella. For the veterans among your Massella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Massella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Massella in 1955 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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