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Masker Family History

Masker Surname Meaning

English or Scottish: unexplained. German and Dutch: possibly a variant of Maske.

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


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Where is the Masker family from?

You can see how Masker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Masker families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 76% of all the recorded Masker's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Masker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masker 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 Masker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masker. 29% of Masker men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Masker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masker were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Masker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Masker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masker 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Masker. 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 939 military records available for the last name Masker. For the veterans among your Masker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Masker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Masker in 1958 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masker 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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