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Masselle Family History

Masselle 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: Mansell, Marcelle, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Lassalle, Mussell

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Where is the Masselle family from?

You can see how Masselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masselle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Masselle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Masselle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masselle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masselle. 100% of Masselle 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Masselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masselle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Masselle. 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 70 military records available for the last name Masselle. For the veterans among your Masselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masselle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Masselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Masselle in 1967 was 54, and 68 in 2002.

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