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Massarella Family History

Massarella Surname Meaning

from a diminutive of massaro from Medieval Latin massarius a derivative of massa ‘farm estate’.

In northern Italy this word denoted a tenant farmer or share cropper; in central and southern Italy it also denotes an agent or steward of a country estate.

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


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Where is the Massarella family from?

You can see how Massarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massarella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Massarella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Massarella families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Massarella's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Massarella families in 1891.
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What did your Massarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Massarella. 100% of Massarella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Massarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massarella 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Massarella. 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 143 military records available for the last name Massarella. For the veterans among your Massarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massarella lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Massarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Massarella in 1959 was 46, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massarella 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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