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Massoth Name Meaning

German (Hesse): nickname from Old Prussian massais ‘small’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gamroth, Soth, Passon, Mash, Wassmuth, Tasso, Maisch, Massman, Masch

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Where is the Massoth family from?

You can see how Massoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massoth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Massoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Massoth families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Massoth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Massoth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massoth. 45% of Massoth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Massoth women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Massoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massoth 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Massoth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Massoth. For the veterans among your Massoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massoth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Massoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Massoth in 1958 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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