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Masley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak Mašlej or Maslej Polish Maślej and probably also of Ukrainian Masliy: derivative of maslo (Polish masło) ‘butter’ applied as an occupational name for a dairyman or perhaps as a nickname (see Maslak ). English: possibly a variant of Mansley with loss of -n- itself perhaps a variant of Munslow a habitational name from Munslow in Shropshire. The placename derives from an uncertain initial element + Old English hlāw ‘mound hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Maslak, Pasley, Axley, Massey, Easley, Manley, Magley, Maley, Mailey

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Where is the Masley family from?

You can see how Masley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Masley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Masley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Masley families in 1891.
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What did your Masley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lace Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Masley. 50% of Masley men worked as a Lace Maker and 94% of Masley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Masley were Colliery Hewer (below) and Private Nurse. .

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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 1939

  • Lace Maker
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer (below)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Nurse
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Masley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masley 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Masley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Masley. For the veterans among your Masley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Masley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Masley in 1953 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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