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Masen Family History

Masen 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: Maser, Mayen, Masin, Mason, Maren, Maben, Masten, Mase, Masek, Aasen

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Where is the Masen family from?

You can see how Masen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Masen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Masen families living in Illinois. This was about 10% of all the recorded Masen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Masen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masen 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 Masen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masen. 20% of Masen men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Masen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masen were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Masen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masen 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Masen. 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 306 military records available for the last name Masen. For the veterans among your Masen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Masen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Masen in 1968 was 86, and 58 in 2003.

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