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Mastor Family History

Mastor 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: Master, Pastor, Astor, Castor, Kastor, Maston, Mantor, Easton, Manton

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Where is the Mastor family from?

You can see how Mastor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mastor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mastor family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mastor's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mastor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mastor 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 192 census records available for the last name Mastor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastor 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mastor. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mastor. For the veterans among your Mastor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastor lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Mastor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mastor in 1951 was 27, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mastor 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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