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Masar Family History

Masar Surname Meaning

Slovak (Masár) and Czech (Masař): occupational name from Slovak dialect masár Czech archaic masař ‘butcher’.

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


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Where is the Masar family from?

You can see how Masar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Masar families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Masar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Masar families in 1911.
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What did your Masar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masar. 52% of Masar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Masar women worked as a Spinner.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Masar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Masar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masar 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Masar. 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 151 military records available for the last name Masar. For the veterans among your Masar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Masar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Masar in 1963 was 68, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masar 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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