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Massy Family History

Massy Name Meaning

see Massey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Masse, Massey, Massa, Mass, Masso, Massi, May, Moss, Bass, Mars

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Where is the Massy family from?

You can see how Massy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Massy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 74 Massy families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Massy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Massy families in 1911.
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What did your Massy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Colier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Massy. 34% of Massy men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Massy women worked as a Colier. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Colier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Massy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Massy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Massy. For the veterans among your Massy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Massy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Massy in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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