Masonn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The distinguished surname Masonn originated in the beautiful and majestic country of France. The surname Masonn is an occupational name, which means that it is a type of hereditary surname. Occupational names were derived from the name of the primary occupation of the first person who used the name. In this case it is derived from the Old French word machun, which meant "stone cutter." Accordingly, the original bearer of this name was a worker in stone or mason.

Early Origins of the Masonn family

The surname Masonn was first found in Provence, where this illustrious family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Masonn family

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Masonn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Masson, Masond, Masonde, Mason, Masen, Masons and many more.

Early Notables of the Masonn family

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Masonn migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Masonn Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Wyatt Masonn, aged 16, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "Anne" 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)