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Massana Family History

Massana 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, Massena, Messana, Bassano, Cassano, Hassan, Massaro, Massa

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Where is the Massana family from?

You can see how Massana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Massana families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Massana families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Massana's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Massana families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massana 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 Massana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massana. 72% of Massana men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Inspector
    29%

What Massana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Massana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massana 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Massana. 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 43 military records available for the last name Massana. For the veterans among your Massana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massana lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Massana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Massana in 1977 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massana 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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