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Masri Family History

Masri Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Levant): ethnic name for an Egyptian from Maṣri an Egyptian variant of Arabic Miṣrī ‘Egyptian’. Compare Almasri and Elmasri.

Jewish (from Syria): of the same origin as 1 above indicating the country from which the first Jewish bearers of this surname came to Syria.

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


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Where is the Masri family from?

You can see how Masri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Masri families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Masri families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Masri's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Masri families in 1911.
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What did your Masri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masri. 100% of Masri men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Masri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masri 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Masri. 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 24 military records available for the last name Masri. For the veterans among your Masri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masri lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Masri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Masri in 1971 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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