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Maskus Family History

Maskus 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: Malkus, Markus, Mankus, Magnus, Rasmus, Makos, Markos, Maus, Backus

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Where is the Maskus family from?

You can see how Maskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maskus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maskus families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Maskus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Maskus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskus 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 Maskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maskus. 100% of Maskus men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Maskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Maskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskus 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Maskus. 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 72 military records available for the last name Maskus. For the veterans among your Maskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maskus in 1966 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskus 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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