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Massena Family History

Massena Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): possibly a variant of Messana or Messina. This surname is very rare in Italy; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) Italian surname.

French (southern mainly Alpes-Maritimes; also Masséna): unexplained. This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Massena family from?

You can see how Massena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Massena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Massena family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Massena's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Massena families in 1841.
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What did your Massena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massena. 39% of Massena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Massena women worked as a House Work.

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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%
  • Baker
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Massena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massena 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Massena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Massena. For the veterans among your Massena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massena lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Massena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Massena in 1945 was 43, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massena 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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