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Mastra Family History

Mastra 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: Mastro, Lastra, Master, Maser, Mast, Marra, Macera, Mestre, Castro

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Where is the Mastra family from?

You can see how Mastra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mastra families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mastra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mastra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mastra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mastra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mastra. 67% of Mastra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mastra women worked as a House Wife. .

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%
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What Mastra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Mastra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastra 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mastra. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mastra. For the veterans among your Mastra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mastra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mastra in 1973 was 64, and 102 in 2004.

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