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Maseman Family History

Maseman 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: Baseman, Kaseman, Moseman, Massman, Haseman, Roseman, Mossman, Ashman

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Where is the Maseman family from?

You can see how Maseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maseman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maseman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maseman 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 Maseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maseman. 60% of Maseman 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%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Maseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maseman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Maseman. 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 42 military records available for the last name Maseman. For the veterans among your Maseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maseman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Maseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maseman in 1960 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maseman 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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