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Masler Family History

Masler 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: Master, Maser, Tasler, Hasler, Marler, Casler, Madler, Mahler, Basler

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Where is the Masler family from?

You can see how Masler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Masler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Masler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Masler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masler 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 Masler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masler. 40% of Masler men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Masler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masler were Clerk and Servant. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Bartender
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Assembler
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
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What Masler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masler 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Masler. 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 244 military records available for the last name Masler. For the veterans among your Masler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Masler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Masler in 1951 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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