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Massac Family History

Massac 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: Massa, Massar, Massad, Masse, Assaf, Massey, Maslak, Issac, Hassan

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Where is the Massac family from?

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

There are 53 census records available for the last name Massac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massac 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Massac. 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 12 military records available for the last name Massac. For the veterans among your Massac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massac lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Massac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Massac in 1972 was 70, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massac 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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