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Masens Family History

Masens 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: Moses, Maser, Mayen, Sens, Mares, Mains, Masin, Mates, Mason, Maren

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Where is the Masens family from?

You can see how Masens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Masens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Masens families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Masens's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Masens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masens 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 Masens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Masens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masens 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Masens. 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 21 military records available for the last name Masens. For the veterans among your Masens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masens lifespan?

Average Masens life expectancy in 1964 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masens 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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