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Maski Family History

Maski 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: Maki, Laski, Masaki, Masi, Masri, Mask, Maske, Masci, Maska, Massi

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Where is the Maski family from?

You can see how Maski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Butter Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maski. 37% of Maski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maski women worked as a Butter Sorter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maski were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Painter
    28%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Butter Sorter
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Maski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Maski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maski 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Maski. 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 106 military records available for the last name Maski. For the veterans among your Maski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Maski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maski in 1964 was 82, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maski 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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