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Massery Family History

Massery 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, Masser, Master, Messer, Masse, Maser, Manser, Lasser, Massaro

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Where is the Massery family from?

You can see how Massery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Massery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Massery family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Massery's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Massery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massery. 50% of Massery men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Massery women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massery were Laborer and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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What Massery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Massery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massery 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Massery. 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 83 military records available for the last name Massery. For the veterans among your Massery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massery lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Massery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Massery in 1970 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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