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Massau Family History

Massau 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, Nassau, Massar, Massad, Masse, Assaf, Massey, Maslak, Hassan

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Where is the Massau family from?

You can see how Massau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Massau family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Massau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Massau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massau 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 Massau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Massau. 100% of Massau 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Massau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Massau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massau 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Massau. 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 40 military records available for the last name Massau. For the veterans among your Massau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Massau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Massau in 1967 was 65, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massau 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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