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Masback Family History

Masback 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: Maslak, Marbach, Mansbach, Mashak, Taback, Maack, Hanback, Matlack

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Where is the Masback family from?

You can see how Masback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Masback families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Masback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Masback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masback 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 130 census records available for the last name Masback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masback 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Masback. 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 Masback. For the veterans among your Masback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Masback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Masback in 1964 was 66, and 95 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masback 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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