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Mastersen Family History

Mastersen 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: Masterson, Masters, Masterton, Masterman, Caspersen, Martensen

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Where is the Mastersen family from?

You can see how Mastersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastersen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mastersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mastersen families living in Indiana. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mastersen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mastersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mastersen 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

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mastersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastersen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mastersen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mastersen. For the veterans among your Mastersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastersen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mastersen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mastersen

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