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Maslean Family History

Maslean 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: Maslen, Maclean, Maslin, Mclean, Maslak, Masten, Masley, Malan

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Where is the Maslean family from?

You can see how Maslean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maslean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Maslean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maslean families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Maslean's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Maslean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Maslean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maslean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maslean. 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 Maslean. For the veterans among your Maslean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maslean lifespan?

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