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Mashaw Family History

Mashaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Macioł: from the personal name Macioł a derivative of Maciej (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mashaw family from?

You can see how Mashaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mashaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mashaw families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mashaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mashaw families in 1911.
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What did your Mashaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mashaw. 34% of Mashaw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mashaw women worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%

What Mashaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mashaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashaw 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Mashaw. 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 308 military records available for the last name Mashaw. For the veterans among your Mashaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashaw lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mashaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mashaw in 1952 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mashaw 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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