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Massard Family History

Massard Surname Meaning

French: from a short form of the personal name Thomassard an old pet form Thomas.

— Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 128.

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


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Where is the Massard family from?

You can see how Massard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Massard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Massard families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Massard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Massard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Massard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massard. 50% of Massard men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Massard women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Massard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massard 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Massard. 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 100 military records available for the last name Massard. For the veterans among your Massard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Massard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Massard in 1964 was 66, and 68 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massard 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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