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Masington Family History

Masington 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: Washington, Babington, Essington, Brasington, Arington, Harrington

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Masington ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Masington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masington 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Masington. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Masington. For the veterans among your Masington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Masington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Masington in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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