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Masure Family History

Masure 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: Mazure, Masur, Lasure, Majure, Masse, Maser, Maurer, Mestre, Maire

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Where is the Masure family from?

You can see how Masure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masure family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Masure families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Masure families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Masure's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Masure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masure 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 Masure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masure. 100% of Masure men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Masure women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Masure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Masure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masure 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Masure. 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 183 military records available for the last name Masure. For the veterans among your Masure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masure lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Masure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Masure in 1967 was 23, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masure 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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