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Mashaw Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Macioł: from the personal name Macioł a derivative of Maciej (see Matthew ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mashak, Deshaw, Bashaw, Bushaw, Washam, Dashnaw, Hoshaw, Macha, Masar

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Where is the Mashaw family from?

You can see how Mashaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mashaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Mashaw families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mashaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mashaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mashaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mashaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mashaw. 100% of Mashaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mashaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashaw 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Mashaw. 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 308 military records available for the last name Mashaw. For the veterans among your Mashaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashaw lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mashaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mashaw in 1952 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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