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Masingill Family History

Masingill 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: Massingill, Massengill, Magill, Manwill, Mainville, Mancill

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Where is the Masingill family from?

You can see how Masingill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masingill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masingill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Masingill families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Masingill's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Masingill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masingill 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 Masingill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masingill. 50% of Masingill men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

What Masingill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masingill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masingill 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Masingill. 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 429 military records available for the last name Masingill. For the veterans among your Masingill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masingill lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Masingill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Masingill in 1941 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masingill 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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