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Masburn Family History

Masburn 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: Mashburn, Washburn, Asbury, Ashburn, Malsbury, Marbury, Eastburn

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Where is the Masburn family from?

You can see how Masburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Masburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Masburn family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masburn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Masburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masburn 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 Masburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masburn. 60% of Masburn 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Masburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Masburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masburn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Masburn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Masburn. For the veterans among your Masburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masburn lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Masburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Masburn in 2000 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masburn 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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