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Mcmassey Family History

Mcmassey 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: Massey, Mccaskey, Mcmaster, Masse, Mccauley, Mcgaffey, Chasse

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Where is the Mcmassey family from?

You can see how Mcmassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmassey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mcmassey families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmassey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mcmassey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmassey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mcmassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmassey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcmassey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcmassey. For the veterans among your Mcmassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmassey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Mcmassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcmassey in 1971 was 75, and 69 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmassey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmassey 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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