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Massaferro Family History

Massaferro 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: Mazzaferro, Massaro, Taliaferro, Cassaro, Tagliaferro, Mascaro

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Massaferro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massaferro 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Massaferro. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Massaferro. For the veterans among your Massaferro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massaferro lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Massaferro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Massaferro in 1978 was 85, and 94 in 2000.

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