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Masow Family History

Masow 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: Mason, Maslow, Mao, Major, Maw, Masse, Jason, Maser, Mayor, Raso

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Where is the Masow family from?

You can see how Masow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Masow families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Masow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Masow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masow 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 Masow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Masow. 100% of Masow 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 Masow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Masow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masow 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Masow. 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 Masow. For the veterans among your Masow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masow lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Masow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Masow in 1977 was 82, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masow 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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