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Masel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Thomas .

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


Similar surnames: Basel, Maser, Missel, Masek, Fasel, Mastel, Dagel, Apel, Maul, Kaskel

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Where is the Masel family from?

You can see how Masel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Masel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Masel family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Masel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Masel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masel. 23% of Masel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Masel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masel were Miner and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Factory Worker
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Masel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masel 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Masel. 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 511 military records available for the last name Masel. For the veterans among your Masel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Masel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Masel in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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