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Maskal Family History

Maskal 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: Moskal, Daskal, Maska, Laska, Maslak, Massa, Mangal, Pascal, Miska

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Where is the Maskal family from?

You can see how Maskal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maskal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Maskal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maskal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maskal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskal 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 Maskal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maskal. 45% of Maskal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maskal women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maskal were New Worker and 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
    45%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Maskal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maskal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskal 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Maskal. 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 126 military records available for the last name Maskal. For the veterans among your Maskal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskal lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maskal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maskal in 1948 was 57, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskal 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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