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Massarelli Family History

Massarelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Massarello a diminutive of Massaro.

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


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Where is the Massarelli family from?

You can see how Massarelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massarelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Massarelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Massarelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Massarelli families in 1920.
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What did your Massarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Embroidery were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massarelli. 47% of Massarelli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Massarelli women worked as an Embroidery. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massarelli were Pharmacist and Language Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Pharmacist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Embroidery
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
  • Language Teacher
    34%

What Massarelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Massarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massarelli 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Massarelli. 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 245 military records available for the last name Massarelli. For the veterans among your Massarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massarelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Massarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Massarelli in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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