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Masterson Family History

Masterson Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English maister ‘master’ + -son. Compare Master.

Irish: in Ireland this is usually the English name in 1 above. However it was also adopted for Irish Mac an Mháighistir ‘son of the master’ also Anglicized as McMaster.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Masterson family from?

You can see how Masterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 163 Masterson families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Masterson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Masterson families in 1891.
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What did your Masterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Masterson. 20% of Masterson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Masterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masterson were Cowman and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Dock Labourer
    6%
  • Cowman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 72,000 census records available for the last name Masterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masterson 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Masterson. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Masterson. For the veterans among your Masterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masterson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Masterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Masterson in 1943 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masterson 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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