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Massar Family History

Massar Surname Meaning

German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. In some cases possibly also northern French Walloon or Flemish: variant of Massart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Massar family from?

You can see how Massar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Massar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Massar families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Massar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Massar families in 1891.
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What did your Massar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Life Assurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Massar. 100% of Massar men worked as a Life Assurance Agent and 100% of Massar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Life Assurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Massar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Massar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massar 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Massar. 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 753 military records available for the last name Massar. For the veterans among your Massar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Massar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Massar in 1962 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massar 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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