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Masteman Family History

Masteman 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: Masterman, Castelan, Baseman, Masten, Kaseman, Maltman, Castleman

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Where is the Masteman family from?

You can see how Masteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masteman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Masteman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Masteman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Masteman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Masteman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Masteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masteman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Masteman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Masteman. For the veterans among your Masteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masteman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masteman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masteman

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