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Masgett Family History

Masgett 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: Massett, Baskett, Margetts, Hassett, Hargett, Basnett, Gassett

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Where is the Masgett family from?

You can see how Masgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masgett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Masgett family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masgett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Masgett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masgett 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 2 census records available for the last name Masgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masgett 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 immigration records available for the last name Masgett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Masgett. For the veterans among your Masgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masgett 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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