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Masterton Family History

Masterton Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a lost place called Masterton in the parish of Dunfermline (Fife).

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


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Where is the Masterton family from?

You can see how Masterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masterton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masterton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 67 Masterton families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Masterton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Masterton families in 1891.
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What did your Masterton 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 Masterton. 67% of Masterton men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Masterton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masterton were Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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
    67%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Masterton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Masterton. For the veterans among your Masterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masterton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Masterton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Masterton in 1966 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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