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Mastaw Family History

Mastaw 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: Mashaw, Master, Mast, Maslak, Mestas, Massa, Matas, Mastin, Mastro

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Where is the Mastaw family from?

You can see how Mastaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mastaw families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mastaw family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mastaw's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mastaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mastaw 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 198 census records available for the last name Mastaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastaw 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mastaw. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mastaw. For the veterans among your Mastaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mastaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mastaw in 1971 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mastaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mastaw 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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