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Masenheimer Family History

Masenheimer 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: Misenheimer, Manheimer, Mannheimer, Meisenheimer, Misenhimer

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Where is the Masenheimer family from?

You can see how Masenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masenheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Masenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Masenheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Masenheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Masenheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masenheimer 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 Masenheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Masenheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Masenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masenheimer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Masenheimer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Masenheimer. For the veterans among your Masenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masenheimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Masenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Masenheimer in 1964 was 68, and 103 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masenheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masenheimer 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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