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Masser Name Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Macer .

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


Similar surnames: Masse, Vasser, Maser, Masker, Messer, Paster, Kasser, Musser, Mager

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Where is the Masser family from?

You can see how Masser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Masser families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Masser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Masser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Employ was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Masser. 100% of Masser women worked as an Employ. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Masser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Masser. 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 Masser. For the veterans among your Masser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Masser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Masser in 1956 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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