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Massengil Family History

Massengil 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: Massengill, Massengale, Massingill, Messenger, Massetti, Massing

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Where is the Massengil family from?

You can see how Massengil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massengil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Massengil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Massengil families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Massengil's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Massengil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massengil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Massengil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massengil 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 immigration records available for the last name Massengil. 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 38 military records available for the last name Massengil. For the veterans among your Massengil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massengil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Massengil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Massengil in 1967 was 63, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massengil 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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