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Massof Family History

Massof 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: Masson, Masso, Masse, Tasso, Musson, Assaf, Massey, Hasson, Mosso

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Where is the Massof family from?

You can see how Massof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Massof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Massof families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Massof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Massof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Massof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massof 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Massof. 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 23 military records available for the last name Massof. For the veterans among your Massof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massof lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Massof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Massof in 1971 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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