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Masala Family History

Masala 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: Marsala, Mahala, Sasala, Sala, La Sala, Rajala, Maslak, Basara

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Where is the Masala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masala 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 Masala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Masala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Masala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masala 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Masala. 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 48 military records available for the last name Masala. For the veterans among your Masala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masala lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Masala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Masala in 1971 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masala 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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