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Masako Family History

Masako Name 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: Masaki, Asato, Misko, Maslak, Massaro, Sasaki, Malak, Mastro, Vasko

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Where is the Masako family from?

You can see how Masako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Masako families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Masako's in USA. California had the highest population of Masako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Masako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masako. 100% of Masako women worked as a Farm Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Masako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masako 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Masako. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Masako. For the veterans among your Masako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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