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Masemer Family History

Masemer 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: Master, Maser, Wasmer, Gansemer, Messmer, Mamer, Besemer, Kasmer

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Where is the Masemer family from?

You can see how Masemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Masemer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masemer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Masemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masemer 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 Masemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masemer. 100% of Masemer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Masemer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Masemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Masemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masemer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Masemer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Masemer. For the veterans among your Masemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masemer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Masemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Masemer in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masemer 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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