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Masaitis Family History

Masaitis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Masys.

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


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Where is the Masaitis family from?

You can see how Masaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masaitis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Masaitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Masaitis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masaitis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Masaitis families in 1901.
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What did your Masaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masaitis. 60% of Masaitis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Masaitis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masaitis were Machinist and Machine Oper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Machine Oper
    29%

What Masaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Masaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masaitis 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Masaitis. 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 203 military records available for the last name Masaitis. For the veterans among your Masaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masaitis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Masaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Masaitis in 1961 was 28, and 60 in 2003.

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