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Maskewit Family History

Maskewit 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: Baskett, Markert, Moskowitz, Massett, Askew, Maskell, Market, Masker

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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Maskewit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskewit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maskewit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maskewit. For the veterans among your Maskewit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskewit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Maskewit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maskewit in 1972 was 64, and 59 in 2001.

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