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Masko Family History

Masko 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: Misko, Vasko, Marko, Manko, Lasko, Mako, Masso, Pasko, Jasko, Mesko

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Where is the Masko family from?

You can see how Masko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Masko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Masko family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masko's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Masko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masko 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 Masko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masko. 48% of Masko men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Masko women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masko were Farming and Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Masko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masko 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Masko. 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 419 military records available for the last name Masko. For the veterans among your Masko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Masko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Masko in 1958 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masko 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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