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Massenburg Family History

Massenburg Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Massingberd: nickname from Middle English messing ‘brass brazen’ + berd ‘beard’.

The surname Massingberd is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Massenburg family from?

You can see how Massenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massenburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Massenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Massenburg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Massenburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Massenburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massenburg 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 Massenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massenburg. 46% of Massenburg men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Massenburg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massenburg were Porter and Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Domestic
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Massenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Massenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massenburg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Massenburg. 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 905 military records available for the last name Massenburg. For the veterans among your Massenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massenburg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Massenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Massenburg in 1954 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massenburg 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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