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Maschal Family History

Maschal 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: Marchal, Paschal, Marschall, Machak, Pascal, Masch, Mancha, Macha

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Where is the Maschal family from?

You can see how Maschal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maschal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Maschal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maschal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maschal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maschal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Maschal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschal 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Maschal. 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 108 military records available for the last name Maschal. For the veterans among your Maschal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maschal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Maschal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maschal in 1954 was 51, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maschal 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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