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Maason Family History

Maason 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: Maison, Mason, Marson, Manson, Masson, Malson, Madson, Matson, Mapson

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Where is the Maason family from?

You can see how Maason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maason families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Maason families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maason's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Maason families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Maason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maason 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Maason. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maason. For the veterans among your Maason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maason lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Maason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maason in 1972 was 96, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maason 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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