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Maskwa Family History

Maskwa 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: Moskwa, Maska, Laska, Massa, Miska, Gaska, Muska, Kaska, Manka, Raska

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Where is the Maskwa family from?

You can see how Maskwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maskwa family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Maskwa's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Maskwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maskwa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Maskwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Maskwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskwa 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Maskwa. 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 24 military records available for the last name Maskwa. For the veterans among your Maskwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskwa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Maskwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maskwa in 1974 was 81, and 80 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskwa 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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