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Masheck Family History

Masheck 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: Mashek, Masek, Ashbeck, Meseck, Mashak, Sheck, Manbeck, Master, Heck

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Where is the Masheck family from?

You can see how Masheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masheck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masheck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Masheck families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Masheck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Masheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Masheck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Masheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masheck 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Masheck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Masheck. For the veterans among your Masheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masheck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Masheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Masheck in 1972 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masheck 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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