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Massingil Family History

Massingil 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: Massingill, Massengill, Massing, Massingale, Messinger, Hassing

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Where is the Massingil family from?

You can see how Massingil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massingil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Massingil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Massingil families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Massingil's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Massingil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Massingil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massingil 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 immigration records available for the last name Massingil. 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 10 military records available for the last name Massingil. For the veterans among your Massingil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massingil lifespan?

Average Massingil life expectancy in 2002 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massingil 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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