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Masner Family History

Masner 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, Kasner, Basner, Manner, Maner, Rasner, Marner, Mainer

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Where is the Masner family from?

You can see how Masner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Masner family living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Masner's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Masner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masner 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 Masner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masner. 50% of Masner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Masner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Window Cleaner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Masner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masner 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Masner. 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 302 military records available for the last name Masner. For the veterans among your Masner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Masner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Masner in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masner 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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