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Maschmann Family History

Maschmann Surname 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: Lachmann, Eschmann, Bachmann, Marchman, Buschmann, Massmann, Zachmann

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Where is the Maschmann family from?

You can see how Maschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maschmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Maschmann families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maschmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Maschmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maschmann 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 Maschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maschmann. 74% of Maschmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maschmann women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Shoe Worker
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Maschmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Maschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschmann 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Maschmann. 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 248 military records available for the last name Maschmann. For the veterans among your Maschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maschmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maschmann in 1963 was 66, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maschmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maschmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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