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Mascarenhas Family History

Mascarenhas Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Mascarenhas in Portugal.

This name is also common in southwestern India where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.

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


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Where is the Mascarenhas family from?

You can see how Mascarenhas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mascarenhas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mascarenhas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mascarenhas families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mascarenhas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mascarenhas families in 1891.
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What did your Mascarenhas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Seaman (goanese was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mascarenhas. 100% of Mascarenhas men worked as a Seaman (goanese.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Seaman (goanese
    100%

What Mascarenhas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Mascarenhas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mascarenhas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mascarenhas. 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 143 military records available for the last name Mascarenhas. For the veterans among your Mascarenhas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mascarenhas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mascarenhas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mascarenhas in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mascarenhas 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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