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Massaway Family History

Massaway 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: Gassaway, Massara, Gasaway, Cassaday, Massey, Attaway, Hathaway

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Where is the Massaway family from?

You can see how Massaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massaway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Massaway families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Massaway family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Massaway's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Massaway families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Massaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massaway 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Massaway. 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 27 military records available for the last name Massaway. For the veterans among your Massaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massaway lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Massaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Massaway in 1964 was 68, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massaway 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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