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Masui Family History

Masui 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: Yasui, Masur, Matsui, Masi, Masri, Masci, Massi, Maki, Maslin, Mari

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Where is the Masui family from?

You can see how Masui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masui family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Masui families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Masui's in USA. California had the highest population of Masui families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masui 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 Masui ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masui. 60% of Masui men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Masui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Masui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masui 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Masui. 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 175 military records available for the last name Masui. For the veterans among your Masui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masui lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Masui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Masui in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masui

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masui 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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