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Massa Name Meaning

Southern Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Massa, for example Massa Lubrense or Massa di Somma, both in Naples province, or Masse d’Albe in Aquila, all named from medieval Latin massa ‘holding’, ‘estate’ (from Latin massa ‘mass’, ‘lump’, ‘pile’, Greek maza).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Masse, Mossa, Mars, Kassa, Masso, Lessa, Masias, Mass, Messa, Maia

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Massa Family Origin

Where is the Massa family from?

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You can see how Massa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Massa families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Massa families living in British Columbia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Massa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Massa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Massa Family Occupations

What did your Massa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Massa. 20% of Massa men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Plombier
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Commis De Toilier
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housemaid
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Massa Historical Records

What Massa family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Massa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Massa. 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 Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Massa. For the veterans among your Massa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Massa Life Expectancy

What is the average Massa lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Massa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Massa in 1940 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massa 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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