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Masek Family History

Masek Surname Meaning

Czech (Mašek): from a short form of the personal name Tomášek (see Tomasek) or possibly from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Ma- e.g. Matěj (see Matthew) Martin or Mauricius (see Morris).

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


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Where is the Masek family from?

You can see how Masek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Masek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Masek families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Masek's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Masek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masek 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 Masek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masek. 100% of Masek 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Masek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Masek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Masek. For the veterans among your Masek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Masek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Masek in 1951 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masek 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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