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Massner Family History

Massner 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: Messner, Gassner, Kassner, Masoner, Masser, Master, Messer, Masse

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Where is the Massner family from?

You can see how Massner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Massner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Massner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Massner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Massner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Massner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massner. 45% of Massner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Massner women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Sausage Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Massner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Massner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massner 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Massner. 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 189 military records available for the last name Massner. For the veterans among your Massner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Massner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Massner in 1956 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massner 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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