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Massly Family History

Massly 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: Massey, Masse, Maly, Massa, Mally, Masley, Masson, Mass, Masso

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Where is the Massly family from?

You can see how Massly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Massly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Massly families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Massly's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Massly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massly 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 139 census records available for the last name Massly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Massly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Massly. For the veterans among your Massly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Massly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Massly in 1965 was 57, and 59 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massly 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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