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Masla Family History

Masla 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: Maslak, Massa, Maslar, Maska, Laska, Sala, Basa, Maslin, Falla, Masse

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Where is the Masla family from?

You can see how Masla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Masla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Masla families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Masla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masla. 100% of Masla 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 Masla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Masla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masla 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Masla. 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 14 military records available for the last name Masla. For the veterans among your Masla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masla lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Masla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Masla in 1970 was 86, and 92 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masla 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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