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Masai Family History

Masai 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: Kasai, Masaki, Masi, Asai, Masri, Masci, Massi, Masar, Maki, Basa

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Where is the Masai family from?

You can see how Masai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Masai families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Masai families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Masai's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Masai families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masai 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 Masai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masai. 100% of Masai men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

What Masai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Masai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masai 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Masai. 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 94 military records available for the last name Masai. For the veterans among your Masai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Masai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Masai in 1966 was 71, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masai 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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