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Masenburg Family History

Masenburg 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: Massenburg, Essenburg, Hanenburg, Rosenburg, Isenburg, Oldenburg

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Where is the Masenburg family from?

You can see how Masenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Masenburg families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Masenburg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Masenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masenburg. 50% of Masenburg 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
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What Masenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Masenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masenburg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Masenburg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Masenburg. For the veterans among your Masenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masenburg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Masenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Masenburg in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 1997.

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