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Masha Family History

Masha Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Máša or Maša (see Masa).

Albanian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from mashë (definite form masha) ‘tongs’.

East African (Kenya and Tanzania): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Masha family from?

You can see how Masha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Masha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Masha family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Masha's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Masha families in 1851.
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What did your Masha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masha. 43% of Masha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Masha women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Masha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Masha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masha 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Masha. 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 53 military records available for the last name Masha. For the veterans among your Masha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Masha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Masha in 1967 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masha 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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