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Mask Family History

Mask Name Meaning

English: unexplained. German: from a pet form of the personal name Thomas .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maske, Mass, Mack, Mark, Mas, Mast, Mak, Masi, Mash, Pask

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Where is the Mask family from?

You can see how Mask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mask family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mask families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Mask families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mask's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mask families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mask surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mask ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mask. 40% of Mask men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Mask women worked as a Farmers Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mask were Laundryman and Daughter. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Laundryman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Wife
    78%
  • Daughter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mask 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Mask. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Mask. For the veterans among your Mask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mask lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mask in 1949 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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