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Masquelier Family History

Masquelier 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: Masteller, Pasquale, Langelier, Soulier, Mueller, Marsteller

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Where is the Masquelier family from?

You can see how Masquelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masquelier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Masquelier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Masquelier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Masquelier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masquelier 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 Masquelier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masquelier. 25% of Masquelier men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Masquelier women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Masquelier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Masquelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masquelier 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Masquelier. 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 110 military records available for the last name Masquelier. For the veterans among your Masquelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masquelier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Masquelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Masquelier in 1955 was 33, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masquelier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masquelier 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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