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Masham Family History

Masham Surname Meaning

see Massam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Masham family from?

You can see how Masham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Masham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Masham families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Masham's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Masham families in 1891.
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What did your Masham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masham. 86% of Masham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Retired
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masham 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Masham. 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 36 military records available for the last name Masham. For the veterans among your Masham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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