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Maskin Family History

Maskin 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: Maslin, Haskin, Makin, Masin, Malkin, Mastin, Laskin, Markin, Raskin

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Where is the Maskin family from?

You can see how Maskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Maskin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Maskin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Maskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskin 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 Maskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maskin. 100% of Maskin men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Maskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskin 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Maskin. 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 218 military records available for the last name Maskin. For the veterans among your Maskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maskin in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskin 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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