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Maslanka Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Maślanka): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Polish maślanka ‘buttermilk’ perhaps for a dairy farmer or for someone who produced and sold buttermilk. As a Jewish name it is generally artificial.

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


Similar surnames: Maslak, Malina, Malak, Marland, Maslin, Malara, Lagana, Madland

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Where is the Maslanka family from?

You can see how Maslanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maslanka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maslanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Maslanka families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Maslanka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Maslanka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maslanka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maslanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maslanka. 37% of Maslanka men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Maslanka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maslanka were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
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What Maslanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maslanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maslanka 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Maslanka. 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 684 military records available for the last name Maslanka. For the veterans among your Maslanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maslanka lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Maslanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Maslanka in 1952 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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