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Masinda Family History

Masinda 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: Masin, Malina, Macina, Manda, Marina, Maranda, Masuda, Masino, Maida

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Where is the Masinda family from?

You can see how Masinda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masinda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Masinda family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Masinda's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Masinda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masinda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Masinda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Masinda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masinda 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Masinda. 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 23 military records available for the last name Masinda. For the veterans among your Masinda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masinda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Masinda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Masinda in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masinda 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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