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Masara Family History

Masara 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: Basara, Malara, Madara, Massara, Makara, Masar, Maser, Marra, Macera

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Where is the Masara family from?

You can see how Masara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Masara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Masara family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masara's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Masara families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masara 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 119 census records available for the last name Masara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masara 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Masara. 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 11 military records available for the last name Masara. For the veterans among your Masara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masara lifespan?

Average Masara life expectancy in 1968 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masara 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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