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Massengile Family History

Massengile 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: Massengill, Massengale, Masengale, Massingale, Massingill, Massenburg

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Where is the Massengile family from?

You can see how Massengile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massengile family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Massengile families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Massengile's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Massengile families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massengile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Massengile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massengile 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Massengile. 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 9 military records available for the last name Massengile. For the veterans among your Massengile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massengile lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Massengile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Massengile in 1964 was 87, and 61 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massengile 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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