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Massing Family History

Massing Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Massing family from?

You can see how Massing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Massing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Massing families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Massing's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Massing families in 1891.
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What did your Massing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Massing. 100% of Massing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Massing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massing 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Massing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 795 military records available for the last name Massing. For the veterans among your Massing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massing lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Massing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Massing in 1958 was 32, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massing 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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