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Masternak Family History

Masternak 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: Pasternak, Materna, Masterman, Pasternack, Master, Mattern, Masters

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Where is the Masternak family from?

You can see how Masternak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masternak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Masternak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Masternak families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Masternak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Masternak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masternak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masternak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masternak. 100% of Masternak men worked as a Moulder and 50% of Masternak women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Masternak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Masternak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masternak 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Masternak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Masternak. For the veterans among your Masternak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masternak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Masternak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Masternak in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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