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Mask Family History

Mask Name Meaning

English: unexplained. German: from a pet form of the personal name Thomas .

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


Similar surnames: Maske, Mass, Mack, Mark, Mas, Mast, Mak, Masi, Mash, Pask

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Where is the Mask family from?

You can see how Mask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mask family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mask families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Mask families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mask's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mask families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mask surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mask ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mask. 86% of Mask 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
    86%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mask 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Mask. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mask. For the veterans among your Mask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mask lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mask in 1949 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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