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Masuda Name Meaning

Japanese: written mainly 益田 ‘increasing rice paddy’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


Similar surnames: Yasuda, Matsuda, Maeda, Tsuda, Suda, Matsui, Otsuka, Osada, Mayeda

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Where is the Masuda family from?

You can see how Masuda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masuda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Masuda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Masuda families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Masuda's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Masuda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masuda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masuda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masuda. 17% of Masuda men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Masuda women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masuda were Salesman and Packer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Packer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Masuda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masuda 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Masuda. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Masuda. For the veterans among your Masuda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masuda lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Masuda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Masuda in 1959 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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