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Masten Family History

Masten Surname Meaning

Altered form of English French Flemish or Walloon Mastin.

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian masten ‘fat greasy’.

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


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Where is the Masten family from?

You can see how Masten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Masten families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Masten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Masten families in 1891.
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What did your Masten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masten. 77% of Masten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Masten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Masten. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Masten. For the veterans among your Masten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masten lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Masten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Masten in 1944 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masten 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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