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Gaskin Name Meaning

English: variant of Gascoigne .

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


Similar surnames: Gaskins, Askin, Paskin, Haskins, Markin, Haskin, Eakin, Goslin

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Where is the Gaskin family from?

You can see how Gaskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 228 Gaskin families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gaskin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaskin. 12% of Gaskin men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Gaskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaskin were Carpenter and Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaskin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Gaskin. For the veterans among your Gaskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaskin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gaskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gaskin in 1943 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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