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Maskala Family History

Maskala 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: Hakala, Mandala, Maijala, Skala, Takala, Massara, Machala, Marsala

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Where is the Maskala family from?

You can see how Maskala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maskala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maskala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maskala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Maskala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskala 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Maskala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Maskala. For the veterans among your Maskala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Maskala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Maskala in 1970 was 95, and 74 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskala 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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