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Early Origins of the Maszewski family

The surname Maszewski was first found in Warsaw, the largest province of Poland, formerly the principality of Mazovia. The Capital is the city of Warwsaw. The main towns are Warsaw, Plock, Wloclawek, Zyrardow, Gostynin, Grojec and Kutno. Warsaw was chosen as the royal residence in the mid 16th century and became focal point of all culture of the Polish peoples. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Maszewski family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maszewski research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1390, 1410, 1503, 1505, 1651, 1657 and 1704 are included under the topic Early Maszewski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Maszewski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mashek, Maszewski, Maszkowski, Maszydki, Mazowiecki, Mazowski, Maszkiewicz, Mushek, Maeschke and many more.

Early Notables of the Maszewski family

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Migration of the Maszewski family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frank Mashek, who was naturalized in Illinois in 1860; Anna and Catharina Mashek, who immigrated to New York in 1866; Fr. J. Mashek, who arrived in Chicago in 1867.


Contemporary Notables of the name Maszewski (post 1700) +

  • Marian Maszewski, Polish electrical engineer


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