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Mashak Family History

Mashak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Maszak: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Tomasz (see Thomas) or possibly of a personal name beginning with Ma-.

The surname Maszak is very rare in Poland.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Czech Mašek (see Masek).

Compare Mashek.

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


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Where is the Mashak family from?

You can see how Mashak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mashak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mashak families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mashak's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Mashak families in 1891.
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What did your Mashak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mashak. 50% of Mashak 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Fireman
    20%

What Mashak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Mashak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mashak. 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 141 military records available for the last name Mashak. For the veterans among your Mashak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mashak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mashak in 1963 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mashak 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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