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Mashal Family History

Mashal 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: Mashaw, Marshal, Mahal, Mashak, Marshall, Marchal, Mathai, Maslak

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Where is the Mashal family from?

You can see how Mashal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mashal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mashal family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mashal's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mashal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mashal 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 Mashal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mashal. 77% of Mashal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mashal women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mashal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Mashal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashal 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Mashal. 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 103 military records available for the last name Mashal. For the veterans among your Mashal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Mashal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mashal in 1980 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mashal 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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