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Masura Family History

Masura 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: Matura, Maura, Masur, Masuda, Madura, Mura, Matsuda, Maser, Tamura

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Where is the Masura family from?

You can see how Masura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Masura families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Masura families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Masura's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Masura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masura ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • General Labor
    100%
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What Masura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Masura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masura 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Masura. 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 37 military records available for the last name Masura. For the veterans among your Masura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masura lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Masura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Masura in 1963 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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