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Masem Family History

Masem 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: Maser, Mase, Masek, Wasem, Masel, Moses, Master, Hase, Maze, Masse

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Where is the Masem family from?

You can see how Masem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Masem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Masem families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Masem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masem 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 122 census records available for the last name Masem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masem 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Masem. 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 30 military records available for the last name Masem. For the veterans among your Masem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Masem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Masem in 1964 was 75, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masem 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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