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Masih Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent) and Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic masīḥ ‘Messiah’. In the Arab world it is sometimes found in combinations such as ʿAbd-ul Masīḥ ‘servant of the Messiah’. ʿIsa (Jesus) is mentioned as the Messiah and a Prophet in the Koran (171). This surname is also found among Christian Arabs.

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


Similar surnames: Malik, Masi, Masin, Mesich, Mastin, Dash, Masek, Kasik, Maris, March

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Where is the Masih family from?

You can see how Masih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masih family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Masih family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Masih's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masih families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Masih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masih 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Masih. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 74 military records available for the last name Masih. For the veterans among your Masih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masih lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Masih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Masih in 1967 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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