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Mashead Family History

Mashead 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: Lawhead, Ashmead, Mcshea, Mashaw, Shead, Massad, Mashak, Mashek

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Where is the Mashead family from?

You can see how Mashead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashead family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Mashead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Mashead families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Mashead's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mashead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mashead 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 47 census records available for the last name Mashead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashead 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mashead. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mashead. For the veterans among your Mashead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashead lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Mashead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mashead in 1972 was 53, and 62 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mashead 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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