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Masche Family History

Masche 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: Masch, Asche, Maschke, Mascher, Rasche, Mische, Basche, Pasche, March

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Where is the Masche family from?

You can see how Masche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Masche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Masche families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Masche's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Masche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masche 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 Masche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masche. 39% of Masche men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Masche women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masche were Farm Hand and Laborer. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masche 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Masche. 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 465 military records available for the last name Masche. For the veterans among your Masche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Masche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Masche in 1962 was 65, and 66 in 2002.

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