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Origins of the Masson surname

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Where do most Massons live?

In 1921, most Massons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Massons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,900 records for the Masson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.

Who were Massons most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Andersdrs

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What are the most common Masson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Massons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Massons in 1921
Domestic Servant

78

Dressmaker

73

House Servant

48

F S

42

General Servant

42

Common Male occupations for Massons in 1921
Fisherman

284

Farmer

139

Farm Servant

90

White Fisher

84

Seaman

53

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