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Massat Family History

Massat Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Massa, Massar, Massad, Massart, Masse, Assaf, Massey, Mast, Maslak

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Where is the Massat family from?

You can see how Massat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Massat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Massat families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Massat's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Massat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Massat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Massat. 50% of Massat men worked as a Salesman.

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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%
  • Dry Goods
    50%

What Massat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Massat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massat 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Massat. 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 58 military records available for the last name Massat. For the veterans among your Massat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Massat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Massat in 1973 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massat 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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