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Massam Family History

Massam Surname Meaning

from Masham (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Masseham and Mesham in the 13th century.

The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Mæssa + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Massam family from?

You can see how Massam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Massam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Massam families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Massam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Massam families in 1891.
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What did your Massam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Massam. 27% of Massam men worked as a Farm Labourer and 72% of Massam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massam were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    27%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    16%
  • Horseman On Farm
    16%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Massam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massam 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Massam. 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 323 military records available for the last name Massam. For the veterans among your Massam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Massam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Massam in 1969 was 79, and 94 in 1995.

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