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Masier Family History

Masier 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, Manier, Maier, Masker, Marier, Masser, Mosier, Mander

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Where is the Masier family from?

You can see how Masier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Masier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Masier families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Masier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masier 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 Masier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masier. 35% of Masier men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Masier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masier were Truck Driver and Matron.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Matron
    16%

What Masier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masier 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Masier. 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 129 military records available for the last name Masier. For the veterans among your Masier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Masier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Masier in 1972 was 74, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masier 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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