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Massei Family History

Massei 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: Masse, Massey, Massee, Masser, Massi, Master, Messer, Maser, Hassel

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Where is the Massei family from?

You can see how Massei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Massei families living in California. This was about 37% of all the recorded Massei's in USA. California had the highest population of Massei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massei 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 Massei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Reeler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massei. 60% of Massei men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Massei women worked as a Reeler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massei were Mill Hand and Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Mill Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reeler
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Massei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Massei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massei 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Massei. 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 139 military records available for the last name Massei. For the veterans among your Massei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massei lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Massei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Massei in 1956 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massei 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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