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Mastain Family History

Mastain 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: Mastin, Mustain, Martin, Maslin, Captain, Masin, Matlin, Kastan

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Where is the Mastain family from?

You can see how Mastain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mastain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mastain families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mastain's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mastain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mastain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mastain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mastain. 50% of Mastain men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

What Mastain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Mastain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastain 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mastain. 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 112 military records available for the last name Mastain. For the veterans among your Mastain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastain lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mastain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mastain in 1962 was 68, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mastain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mastain 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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