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Maskrey Family History

Maskrey Surname Meaning

see Maskery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maskrey family from?

You can see how Maskrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maskrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Maskrey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Maskrey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Maskrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskrey 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 Maskrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maskrey. 29% of Maskrey men worked as an Insurance Agent and 81% of Maskrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maskrey were Dairy Farmer and 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

  • Insurance Agent
    29%
  • Cotton Spinner
    15%
  • Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Maskrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maskrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskrey 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Maskrey. 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 294 military records available for the last name Maskrey. For the veterans among your Maskrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskrey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maskrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maskrey in 1954 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskrey 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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