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Massaglia Family History

Massaglia 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: Marsiglia, Battaglia, Buscaglia, Medaglia, La Paglia, Ramaglia

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Where is the Massaglia family from?

You can see how Massaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Massaglia families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Massaglia's in USA. California had the highest population of Massaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massaglia 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 Massaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massaglia. 60% of Massaglia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Massaglia women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Massaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Massaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massaglia 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Massaglia. 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 77 military records available for the last name Massaglia. For the veterans among your Massaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massaglia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Massaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Massaglia in 1961 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massaglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massaglia 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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