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Masky Family History

Masky 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: Lasky, Mask, Maske, Maska, Mark, May, Laska, Maki, Masse, Paske

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Where is the Masky family from?

You can see how Masky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Masky families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Masky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masky 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 Masky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masky. 56% of Masky 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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Masky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Masky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Masky. 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 22 military records available for the last name Masky. For the veterans among your Masky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Masky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Masky in 1968 was 63, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masky 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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