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Massay Family History

Massay Surname Meaning

see Massey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Massay family from?

You can see how Massay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Massay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Massay families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Massay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Massay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massay 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 Massay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Massay. 100% of Massay 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Massay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massay 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Massay. 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 295 military records available for the last name Massay. For the veterans among your Massay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Massay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Massay in 1961 was 56, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massay 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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