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Maskelyne Family History

Maskelyne Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Maslen perhaps through false association with the word masculine.

Compare Frances Maslin 1628 Edward Maskeline 1662 John Maskelyne 1677 Anne Maskline 1696 in IGI (Wootton Bassett Wilts).

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


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Where is the Maskelyne family from?

You can see how Maskelyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskelyne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Maskelyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Maskelyne families living in Wiltshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maskelyne's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Maskelyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskelyne 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 Maskelyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maskelyne. 50% of Maskelyne men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Maskelyne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maskelyne were Old Aged Pensioner and Old Aged Pensioner.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Old Aged Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Old Aged Pensioner
    8%

What Maskelyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maskelyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskelyne 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Maskelyne. 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 60 military records available for the last name Maskelyne. For the veterans among your Maskelyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskelyne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Maskelyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maskelyne in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskelyne 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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