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Massalena Family History

Massalena 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: Maddalena, Massena, Massara, Marsala, Magsamen, Malena, Magdaleno

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Where is the Massalena family from?

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

In 1940, Sawing Wood was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massalena. 100% of Massalena men worked as a Sawing Wood.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sawing Wood
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Massalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massalena 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Massalena. 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 3 military records available for the last name Massalena. For the veterans among your Massalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massalena lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1977, in the United States, Massalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Massalena in 1959 was 68, and 69 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massalena 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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