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Mastel Family History

Mastel Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Mästle a friendly nickname for a well-fed person derived from Middle High German mast ‘well-fed person’ also ‘fattening (animals)’.

Possibly also an American shortened form of an unidentified Italian surname such as Mastellone.

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


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Where is the Mastel family from?

You can see how Mastel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mastel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Mastel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mastel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mastel families in 1911.
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What did your Mastel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Rentire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mastel. 24% of Mastel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mastel women worked as a Rentire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mastel were Fils De Cultivateur and Revenue.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    34%
  • Domestique
    34%
  • Revenue
    34%

What Mastel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mastel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastel 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Mastel. 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 299 military records available for the last name Mastel. For the veterans among your Mastel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mastel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mastel in 1964 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mastel 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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