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Masengale Family History

Masengale Surname Meaning

English: variant of Masongill (see Massengill).

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


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Where is the Masengale family from?

You can see how Masengale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masengale family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masengale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Masengale family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Masengale's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Masengale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masengale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masengale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masengale. 70% of Masengale men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Masengale women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Masengale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masengale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masengale 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Masengale. 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 128 military records available for the last name Masengale. For the veterans among your Masengale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masengale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Masengale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Masengale in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masengale 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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