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Mastay Family History

Mastay 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: Mcstay, Master, Massey, Mast, Maslak, Hasty, Mestas, Mistry, Massa

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Where is the Mastay family from?

You can see how Mastay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mastay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mastay family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mastay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mastay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mastay 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 113 census records available for the last name Mastay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mastay. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mastay. For the veterans among your Mastay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mastay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mastay in 1966 was 69, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mastay 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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