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Masching Family History

Masching Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Masching family from?

You can see how Masching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masching family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Masching families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Masching families living in Kent. This was about 59% of all the recorded Masching's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Masching families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masching ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masching. 34% of Masching men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Masching family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Masching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masching 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Masching. 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 212 military records available for the last name Masching. For the veterans among your Masching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masching lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Masching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Masching in 1947 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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