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Maskel Family History

Maskel 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: Markel, Mastel, Maskell, Mackel, Masker, Maske, Kaskel, Masel, Master

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Where is the Maskel family from?

You can see how Maskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maskel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Maskel families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Maskel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maskel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskel 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 Maskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Secretarial were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maskel. 24% of Maskel men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Maskel women worked as a Secretarial. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maskel were Miner and Housework.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Clergyman
    24%
  • Trackman
    24%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretarial
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Maskel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskel 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Maskel. 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 229 military records available for the last name Maskel. For the veterans among your Maskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Maskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maskel in 1968 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskel 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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