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Masscey Family History

Masscey 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: Massey, Masse, Marcey, Masley, Mussey, Mossey, Macey, Vassey, Massee

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Where is the Masscey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masscey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Masscey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masscey. 100% of Masscey men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Masscey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masscey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Masscey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Masscey. For the veterans among your Masscey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masscey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Masscey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Masscey in 1963 was 61, and 92 in 1998.

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