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Mas Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a short form of Thomas. Compare Maas 1 and Mass. Catalan and southern French (Occitan): topographic name for someone who lived in an isolated dwelling in the country, rather than in a village, from Catalan and Occitan mas ‘farmstead’ (Late Latin mansum, mansus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ras, Mass, Bas, May, Sas, Mar, Mais, Mars, Maas, Max

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Mas Family Origin

Where is the Mas family from?

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You can see how Mas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mas families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Mas families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mas Family Occupations

What did your Mas ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Mas occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 14% of Mas's were Carpenters. Carpenter, Cook and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mas. A less common occupation for the Mas family was Hotel Keeper.

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  • Carpenter

    14%

  • Cook

    14%

  • Farmer

    14%

  • Hotel Keeper

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mas Historical Records

What Mas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Mas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mas. 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 Card

There are 27,000 military records available for the last name Mas. For the veterans among your Mas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mas Life Expectancy

What is the average Mas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mas in 1957 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mas 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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