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Masher Family History

Masher Surname Meaning

see Mesher.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Masher family from?

You can see how Masher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Masher families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Masher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Masher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masher 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 Masher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman Hotel and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Masher. 100% of Masher men worked as a Barman Hotel and 100% of Masher 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman Hotel
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Masher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Masher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masher 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Masher. 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 536 military records available for the last name Masher. For the veterans among your Masher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Masher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Masher in 1966 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masher 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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