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Massalsky Family History

Massalsky 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: Mastalski, Skalsky, Zaslavsky, Michalsky, Massey, Maslak, Massaro

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Where is the Massalsky family from?

You can see how Massalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massalsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Massalsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Massalsky families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Massalsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Massalsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massalsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massalsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Massalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massalsky 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Massalsky. 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 136 military records available for the last name Massalsky. For the veterans among your Massalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massalsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Massalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Massalsky in 1963 was 67, and 59 in 2004.

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