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Maschas Family History

Maschas 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: Marchal, Machak, Masch, Mancha, Macha, Masias, Mascia, Maschke

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Where is the Maschas family from?

You can see how Maschas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maschas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maschas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Maschas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maschas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maschas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maschas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Maschas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschas 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Maschas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maschas. For the veterans among your Maschas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maschas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Maschas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maschas in 1968 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

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