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Masman Family History

Masman 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: Mesman, Asman, Marsman, Maiman, Mosman, Jasman, Massman, Kasman

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Where is the Masman family from?

You can see how Masman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Masman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Masman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Masman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Masman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Masman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masman. 100% of Masman men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Masman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Masman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Masman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Masman. For the veterans among your Masman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Masman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Masman in 1969 was 53, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masman 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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