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Mascarena Family History

Mascarena 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: Mascarenas, Mascarenhas, Maddalena, Maccarone, Mascaro, Massara

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Where is the Mascarena family from?

You can see how Mascarena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mascarena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mascarena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mascarena families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mascarena's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mascarena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mascarena 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 Mascarena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mascarena. 100% of Mascarena men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mascarena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Mascarena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mascarena 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mascarena. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mascarena. For the veterans among your Mascarena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mascarena lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mascarena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mascarena in 1973 was 36, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mascarena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mascarena 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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