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Masling Family History

Masling Surname Meaning

variant of Maslen with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Masling family from?

You can see how Masling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Masling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Masling families living in Derbyshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Masling's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Masling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masling. 100% of Masling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Masling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Masling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masling 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Masling. 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 82 military records available for the last name Masling. For the veterans among your Masling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Masling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Masling in 1964 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masling 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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