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Maschen Family History

Maschen 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: Machen, Mascher, Paschen, Ascher, Masch, Wascher, Machin, Masten

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Where is the Maschen family from?

You can see how Maschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Maschen families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Maschen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maschen families in 1880.
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What did your Maschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maschen. 50% of Maschen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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What Maschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Maschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Maschen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Maschen. For the veterans among your Maschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maschen lifespan?

Average Maschen life expectancy in 1989 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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