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Masu Family History

Masu 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: Mast, Mau, Mas, Basu, Mase, Mass, Masur, Mash, Masi, Mask

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Where is the Masu family from?

You can see how Masu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Masu families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Masu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Masu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masu 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 116 census records available for the last name Masu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masu 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Masu. 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 34 military records available for the last name Masu. For the veterans among your Masu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masu lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Masu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Masu in 1972 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masu 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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