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Masone Family History

Masone Surname Meaning

Italian: from an augmentative of Maso a short form of the personal name Tom(m)aso (see Thomas).

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


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Where is the Masone family from?

You can see how Masone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Masone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Masone families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Masone's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Masone families in 1911.
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What did your Masone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Masone. 29% of Masone men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Masone women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masone were Clerk and Forelady.

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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%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Presser
    9%
  • Forelady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Masone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masone 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Masone. 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 531 military records available for the last name Masone. For the veterans among your Masone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masone lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Masone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Masone in 1956 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masone 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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