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Maasen Family History

Maasen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aasen, Matsen, Madsen, Maassen, Masse, Maser, Mammen, Manser, Mayen

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Where is the Maasen family from?

You can see how Maasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Maasen families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maasen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maasen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maasen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maasen. 65% of Maasen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maasen women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Maasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Maasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maasen 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Maasen. 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 120 military records available for the last name Maasen. For the veterans among your Maasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maasen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maasen in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maasen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maasen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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