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Maschwitz Family History

Maschwitz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moscowitz, Schwetz, Moskowitz, Schlitz, Marwitz, Maschino, Schweitz

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Where is the Maschwitz family from?

You can see how Maschwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maschwitz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Maschwitz families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maschwitz's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Maschwitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maschwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maschwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chemical Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maschwitz. 100% of Maschwitz men worked as a Chemical Engineer. .

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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

  • Chemical Engineer
    100%
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What Maschwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Maschwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschwitz 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Maschwitz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Maschwitz. For the veterans among your Maschwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maschwitz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1989, in the United States, Maschwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maschwitz in 1957 was 55, and 77 in 1989.

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