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Massara Family History

Massara Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Massaro.

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


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Where is the Massara family from?

You can see how Massara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Massara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Massara families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Massara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Massara families in 1891.
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What did your Massara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Massara. 100% of Massara men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Massara 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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Massara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Massara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massara 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Massara. 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 307 military records available for the last name Massara. For the veterans among your Massara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massara lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Massara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Massara in 1951 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massara 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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