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Massafra Family History

Massafra 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: Massara, Massaro, Massar, Cassara, Massari, Massart, Mustafa, Assaf

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Where is the Massafra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massafra 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 Massafra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dress Seamst was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massafra. 100% of Massafra women worked as a Dress Seamst.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Seamst
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Massafra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massafra 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Massafra. 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 13 military records available for the last name Massafra. For the veterans among your Massafra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massafra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Massafra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Massafra in 1965 was 82, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massafra 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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