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Maston Name Meaning

English: variant of Marston with loss of -r-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haston, Masson, Baston, Easton, Muston, Marston, Caston, Marton

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Where is the Maston family from?

You can see how Maston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Maston families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Maston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maston. 21% of Maston men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Maston women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maston were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maston 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maston. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maston. For the veterans among your Maston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maston lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Maston in 1953 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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