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Maske Family History

Maske Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Maas.

Americanized form of an Italian surname most probably Maschi.

It is an omen or well-wishing name or a nickname from maschio ‘male’.

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


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Where is the Maske family from?

You can see how Maske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Maske families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Maske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maske 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 Maske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maske. 18% of Maske men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Maske women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maske were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Maske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maske 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maske. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maske. For the veterans among your Maske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maske lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maske in 1953 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maske 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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