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De Masters Family History

De Masters 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: Demasters, De Matteis, Lemasters, Demaster, Dempster, Masters

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Where is the De Masters family from?

You can see how De Masters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Masters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most De Masters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 De Masters families living in Colorado. This was about 36% of all the recorded De Masters's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of De Masters families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Masters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Masters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Masters. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Masters. For the veterans among your De Masters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Masters lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, De Masters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for De Masters in 1970 was 64, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Masters 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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