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Masada Family History

Masada 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: Zasada, Masuda, Casada, Sada, Matsuda, Basara, Zawada, Massa, Yamada

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Where is the Masada family from?

You can see how Masada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Masada families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Masada's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Masada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masada. 50% of Masada men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Masada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Masada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masada 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Masada. 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 121 military records available for the last name Masada. For the veterans among your Masada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masada lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Masada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Masada in 1967 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masada 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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