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Maskow Family History

Maskow 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: Maslow, Markow, Waskow, Moskow, Misko, Makos, Markos, Mason, Vasko

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Where is the Maskow family from?

You can see how Maskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Maskow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maskow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maskow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskow 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 Maskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maskow. 100% of Maskow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maskow women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Maskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Maskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskow 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Maskow. 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 81 military records available for the last name Maskow. For the veterans among your Maskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Maskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maskow in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskow 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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