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Massingale Family History

Massingale Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Massengill. This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Massingale family from?

You can see how Massingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massingale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Massingale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Massingale families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Massingale's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Massingale families in 1891.
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What did your Massingale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Massingale. 67% of Massingale 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
    67%
  • Box Making Machinist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Massingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massingale 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Massingale. 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 983 military records available for the last name Massingale. For the veterans among your Massingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massingale lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Massingale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Massingale in 1949 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massingale 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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