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Maskins Family History

Maskins 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: Makins, Madkins, Haskins, Matkins, Markins, Mankins, Askins, Gaskins

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Where is the Maskins family from?

You can see how Maskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maskins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maskins families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maskins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maskins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Maskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskins 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Maskins. 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 25 military records available for the last name Maskins. For the veterans among your Maskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Maskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maskins in 1974 was 84, and 64 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskins 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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