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Masimore Family History

Masimore 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, Maimone, Mattimore, Messmore, Larimore

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Where is the Masimore family from?

You can see how Masimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masimore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masimore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Masimore family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Masimore's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Masimore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masimore 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 Masimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masimore. 40% of Masimore men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Masimore women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Masimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Masimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masimore 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Masimore. 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 Masimore. For the veterans among your Masimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masimore lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Masimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Masimore in 1951 was 28, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masimore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masimore 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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