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Masuda Family History

Masuda Surname Meaning

Japanese: written mainly 益田 ‘increasing rice paddy’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Masuda family from?

You can see how Masuda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masuda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Masuda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Masuda family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Masuda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Masuda families in 1911.
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What did your Masuda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Masuda. 60% of Masuda men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Masuda. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Masuda. For the veterans among your Masuda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masuda lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Masuda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Masuda in 1959 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masuda 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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