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Massart Family History

Massart Surname Meaning

French (northern) Walloon and Flemish: from a variant of the French personal name Massard.

Occupational name for a treasurer.

Old French massart.

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


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Where is the Massart family from?

You can see how Massart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Massart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Massart families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Massart's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Massart families in 1891.
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What did your Massart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massart. 39% of Massart men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Massart women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massart were Manager and Saleswoman.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Massart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massart 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Massart. 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 167 military records available for the last name Massart. For the veterans among your Massart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Massart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Massart in 1963 was 90, and 72 in 2004.

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