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Massaus Family History

Massaus 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: Massaro, Massa, Nassau, Masias, Massara, Casseus, Massar, Massoud

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You can see how Massaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Massaus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Massaus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Massaus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Massaus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Massaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massaus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Massaus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Massaus. For the veterans among your Massaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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