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Mastenbrook Family History

Mastenbrook Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Mastenbroek a habitational name from a polderarea in Overijssel.

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


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Where is the Mastenbrook family from?

You can see how Mastenbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mastenbrook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mastenbrook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Mastenbrook families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mastenbrook's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mastenbrook families in 1880.
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What did your Mastenbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mastenbrook. 34% of Mastenbrook men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Mastenbrook women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mastenbrook were Mason and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Lithographer
    12%
  • Mason
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mastenbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mastenbrook 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Mastenbrook. 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 230 military records available for the last name Mastenbrook. For the veterans among your Mastenbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mastenbrook lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mastenbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mastenbrook in 1955 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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