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Massett Family History

Massett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (and German) Masset reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

English: from a Middle English feminine diminutive of the personal name Masse a pet form of Matthew (see Massey).

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


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Where is the Massett family from?

You can see how Massett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Massett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Massett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Massett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Massett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Massett families in 1891.
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What did your Massett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Massett. 74% of Massett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    14%
  • Assistant Nurse ()
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Massett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Massett 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Massett. 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 412 military records available for the last name Massett. For the veterans among your Massett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Massett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Massett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Massett in 1957 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Massett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Massett 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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