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Masom Family History

Masom 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: Mason, Basom, Macom, Easom, Malsom, Mao, Major, Masse, Jason, Maser

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Where is the Masom family from?

You can see how Masom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Masom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Masom families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Masom's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Masom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Masom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masom. 100% of Masom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Masom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masom 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Masom. 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 61 military records available for the last name Masom. For the veterans among your Masom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Masom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Masom in 1968 was 79, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masom 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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