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Massari Name Meaning

Southern Italian: patronymic or plural form of Massaro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Massaro, Massara, Mascari, Cassani, Bassani, Passeri, Massi, Gaspari

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Where is the Massari family from?

You can see how Massari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massari family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Massari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Massari families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Massari's in USA. New York had the highest population of Massari families in 1920.
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What did your Massari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massari. 23% of Massari men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Massari women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massari were Butcher and Housework. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Waiter
    6%
  • Butcher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Massari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massari 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Massari. 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 685 military records available for the last name Massari. For the veterans among your Massari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massari lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Massari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Massari in 1944 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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