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Massie Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeen): variant of Massey .

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


Similar surnames: Massee, Massey, Masso, Kaskie, Masse, Massad, Yassin, Markie, Maxie

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Where is the Massie family from?

You can see how Massie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Massie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Massie families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Massie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Massie families in 1891.
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What did your Massie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Massie. 30% of Massie men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Massie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massie were Motor Driver and Shop Assistant. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Dairy Farmer
    30%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%
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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Massie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massie 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Massie. 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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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Massie. For the veterans among your Massie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massie lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Massie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Massie in 1941 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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