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Masmer Family History

Masmer 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: Master, Maser, Wasmer, Mamer, Kasmer, Marmer, Masker, Masser, Mesmer

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Where is the Masmer family from?

You can see how Masmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Masmer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Masmer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Masmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masmer 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 249 census records available for the last name Masmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masmer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Masmer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Masmer. For the veterans among your Masmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Masmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Masmer in 1964 was 86, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masmer 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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