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Maselter Family History

Maselter 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: Master, Malter, Selter, Laseter, Masteller, Seller, Alter, Easter

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Where is the Maselter family from?

You can see how Maselter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maselter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maselter families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maselter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maselter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maselter 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 Maselter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maselter. 100% of Maselter men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Maselter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Maselter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maselter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maselter. 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 23 military records available for the last name Maselter. For the veterans among your Maselter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maselter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Maselter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maselter in 1968 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maselter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maselter 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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