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Mascara Family History

Mascara 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, Massara, Mascari, Macera, Basara, Massaro, Malara, Macari

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Where is the Mascara family from?

You can see how Mascara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mascara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mascara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mascara family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mascara's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Mascara families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mascara 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 Mascara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mascara. 34% of Mascara men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Mascara women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mascara were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    75%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Mascara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Mascara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mascara 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mascara. 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 221 military records available for the last name Mascara. For the veterans among your Mascara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mascara lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mascara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mascara in 1955 was 59, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mascara 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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