Origins of the Masterson surname

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    In 1921, most Mastersons lived in london

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    5,800 Mastersons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Masterson

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    Common jobs for Mastersons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Mastersons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    26

    Domestic Servant

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Housekeeper

    9

    Laundress

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Mastersons in 1921

    General Labourer

    37

    Tailor

    36

    Carpenter

    31

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    26

    Farm Hands

    17

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