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Mascair Family History

Mascair 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: Mascaro, Massar, Mascia, Mascari, Mascher, Mascio, Maslar, Masci

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Where is the Mascair family from?

You can see how Mascair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mascair family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mascair families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mascair's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mascair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mascair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mascair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mascair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mascair 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mascair. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mascair. For the veterans among your Mascair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mascair lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mascair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mascair in 1969 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mascair 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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