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Masis Family History

Masis Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Costa Rica Nicaragua; Masís): probably of French origin an altered form of Massis.

Alternatively, perhaps of Arabic origin a variant of Massis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Masis family from?

You can see how Masis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Masis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Masis families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Masis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Masis families in 1911.
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What did your Masis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masis. 60% of Masis men worked as a Labor and 100% of Masis women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Masis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Masis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masis 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Masis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Masis. For the veterans among your Masis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Masis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Masis in 1973 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masis 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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