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Masaki Family History

Masaki Surname Meaning

Japanese: variously written mostly with the characters 正木 for ‘correct’ and ‘tree’. Different families bearing this name are descended from the Taira northern Fujiwara and Minamoto clans.

East African (Tanzania Kenya): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Masaki family from?

You can see how Masaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Masaki families living in Hawaii. This was about 44% of all the recorded Masaki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Masaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masaki 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 Masaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masaki. 15% of Masaki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Masaki women worked as a Housemaid.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Masaki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Masaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masaki 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 Masaki. 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 320 military records available for the last name Masaki. For the veterans among your Masaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masaki lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Masaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Masaki in 1960 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masaki 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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