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Mashel Family History

Mashel 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: Cashel, Mastel, Masel, Mashek, Master, Mandel, Marvel, Masse, Washer

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Where is the Mashel family from?

You can see how Mashel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mashel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mashel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mashel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mashel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mashel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mashel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mashel. 60% of Mashel men worked as a Trucker. .

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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

  • Trucker
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Mashel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mashel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mashel. For the veterans among your Mashel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mashel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mashel in 1973 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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