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Mashall Family History

Mashall 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: Marshall, Mayhall, Voshall, Marschall, Minshall, Parshall, Machala

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Where is the Mashall family from?

You can see how Mashall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mashall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Mashall families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mashall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mashall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mashall 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 Mashall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mashall. 34% of Mashall men worked as a Gardener and 97% of Mashall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mashall were Chimney Sweep and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Chimney Sweep
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mashall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashall 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 Mashall. 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 183 military records available for the last name Mashall. For the veterans among your Mashall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Mashall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mashall in 1968 was 52, and 49 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mashall 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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