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Maslay Family History

Maslay 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, Malay, Masley, Maslar, Paslay, Maclay, Maslin, Manley, Mosley

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Where is the Maslay family from?

You can see how Maslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maslay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maslay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Maslay families living in Sutherland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maslay's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Maslay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maslay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Maslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maslay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maslay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maslay. For the veterans among your Maslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maslay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maslay

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