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Maaser Family History

Maaser 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: Maser, Manser, Mauser, Masser, Mander, Master, Marker, Kaiser, Messer

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Where is the Maaser family from?

You can see how Maaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maaser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maaser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Maaser families living in Maryland. This was about 62% of all the recorded Maaser's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Maaser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maaser. 60% of Maaser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maaser women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maaser 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Maaser. 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 209 military records available for the last name Maaser. For the veterans among your Maaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maaser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maaser in 1963 was 75, and 31 in 2003.

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