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Massengale Family History

Massengale Surname Meaning

English: variant of Masongill (see Massengill).

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


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Where is the Massengale family from?

You can see how Massengale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massengale family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Massengale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Massengale families living in Tennessee. This was about 27% of all the recorded Massengale's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Massengale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Massengale 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 Massengale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Massengale. 29% of Massengale men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Massengale women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Massengale were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Massengale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Massengale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massengale 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Massengale. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Massengale. For the veterans among your Massengale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massengale lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Massengale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Massengale in 1954 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massengale 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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