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Maslen Family History

Maslen Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Maslin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maslen family from?

You can see how Maslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maslen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maslen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 255 Maslen families living in Wiltshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maslen's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Maslen families in 1891.
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What did your Maslen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maslen. 12% of Maslen men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Maslen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maslen were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Electrician
    7%
  • Agricultural Worker
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maslen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maslen. 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 881 military records available for the last name Maslen. For the veterans among your Maslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maslen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maslen in 1956 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maslen 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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