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Massingill Family History

Massingill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Masongill (see Massengill).

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


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Where is the Massingill family from?

You can see how Massingill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massingill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Massingill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Massingill families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Massingill's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Massingill families in 1840.
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What did your Massingill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Massingill. 100% of Massingill men worked as a Rancher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Rancher
    100%

What Massingill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Massingill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massingill 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Massingill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Massingill. For the veterans among your Massingill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massingill lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Massingill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Massingill in 1947 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massingill 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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