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Mascell Family History

Mascell 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: Maskell, Marcell, Mansell, Castell, Maxwell, Lasell, Marcelle

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Where is the Mascell family from?

You can see how Mascell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mascell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mascell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Mascell families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mascell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mascell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mascell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Mascell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mascell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mascell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mascell. For the veterans among your Mascell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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