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Masden Family History

Masden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Marsden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Masden family from?

You can see how Masden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Masden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Masden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Masden families in 1891.
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What did your Masden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masden. 71% of Masden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Condenser Winding Woollen
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

What Masden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Masden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masden 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Masden. 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 708 military records available for the last name Masden. For the veterans among your Masden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Masden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Masden in 1961 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masden 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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