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Maskeny Family History

Maskeny 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: Massey, Mackey, Marken, Masten, Masley, Matheny, Mankey, Askey

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Where is the Maskeny family from?

You can see how Maskeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskeny family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Maskeny families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maskeny's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Maskeny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maskeny ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Maskeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskeny 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Maskeny. 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 28 military records available for the last name Maskeny. For the veterans among your Maskeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskeny lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Maskeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maskeny in 1987 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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