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Mascia Name Meaning

Italian (southern):: from the feminine form of Mascio . occupational name from Sicilian mascia ‘dressmaker’. from Salentine mascia ‘mask’.

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


Similar surnames: Marcia, Masci, Maslin, Gasca, Maria, Pascua, Macia, Mathia, Mastin

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Where is the Mascia family from?

You can see how Mascia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mascia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mascia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mascia families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mascia's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mascia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mascia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mascia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mascia. 35% of Mascia men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mascia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mascia were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    35%
  • Helper
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Sales Girl
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mascia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mascia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mascia. 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 751 military records available for the last name Mascia. For the veterans among your Mascia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mascia lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mascia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mascia in 1943 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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