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Masoner Family History

Masoner Surname Meaning

German (Tyrol): probably from a Romansh occupational term for a stonemason or bricklayer.

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


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Where is the Masoner family from?

You can see how Masoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masoner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masoner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Masoner families living in Tennessee. This was about 69% of all the recorded Masoner's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Masoner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masoner 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 Masoner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masoner. 38% of Masoner men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Masoner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masoner were Labor and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

What Masoner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Masoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masoner 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Masoner. 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 550 military records available for the last name Masoner. For the veterans among your Masoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masoner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Masoner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Masoner in 1957 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masoner 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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