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Massersmith Family History

Massersmith 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: Messersmith, Hammersmith, Coppersmith, Coopersmith, Kupersmith

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Where is the Massersmith family from?

You can see how Massersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massersmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Massersmith families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Massersmith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Massersmith families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Massersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massersmith 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Massersmith. 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 4 military records available for the last name Massersmith. For the veterans among your Massersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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