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Maissa Family History

Maissa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Massa, Masse, Issa, Mains, Maison, Maisel, Miska, Maia, Maita, Misra

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Maissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maissa 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Maissa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maissa. For the veterans among your Maissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maissa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Maissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maissa in 1974 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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