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Massem Family History

Massem Surname 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: Masse, Massey, Kassem, Massee, Masser, Master, Messer, Maser, Hassel

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Where is the Massem family from?

You can see how Massem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massem family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Massem family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Massem's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Massem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Massem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massem 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Massem. 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 25 military records available for the last name Massem. For the veterans among your Massem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massem lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Massem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Massem in 1975 was 80, and 63 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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