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Masdon Family History

Masdon 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: Mason, Masson, Maston, Masden, Easton, Manton, Maslin, Jason, Madan

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Where is the Masdon family from?

You can see how Masdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Masdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Masdon families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Masdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Masdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masdon 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 Masdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masdon. 50% of Masdon 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Masdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Masdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masdon 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 Masdon. 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 54 military records available for the last name Masdon. For the veterans among your Masdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masdon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Masdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Masdon in 1962 was 65, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masdon 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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