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Maslen Family History

Maslen Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Maslin .

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


Similar surnames: Maslyn, Mallen, Maslin, Malen, Masden, Maser, Maulden, Medlen, Hasley

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Where is the Maslen family from?

You can see how Maslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maslen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maslen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Maslen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maslen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maslen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maslen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maslen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maslen. 31% of Maslen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maslen women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maslen 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 Maslen. 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 881 military records available for the last name Maslen. For the veterans among your Maslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maslen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maslen in 1956 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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