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Masemore Family History

Masemore 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: Passmore, Ashmore, Cashmore, Bazemore, Mclemore, Sisemore, Messmore

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Where is the Masemore family from?

You can see how Masemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masemore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Masemore families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Masemore's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Masemore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masemore 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 Masemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masemore. 60% of Masemore men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Masemore women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masemore were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Masemore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Masemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masemore 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Masemore. 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 123 military records available for the last name Masemore. For the veterans among your Masemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masemore lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Masemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Masemore in 1960 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masemore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masemore 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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