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Gaitskell Family History

Gaitskell Surname Meaning

see Gaskell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gaitskell family from?

You can see how Gaitskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaitskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gaitskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Gaitskell families living in Cumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gaitskell's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gaitskell families in 1891.
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What did your Gaitskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaitskell. 83% of Gaitskell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Nisetor
    9%

What Gaitskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaitskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaitskell 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Gaitskell. 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 491 military records available for the last name Gaitskell. For the veterans among your Gaitskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaitskell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Gaitskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gaitskell in 1986 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaitskell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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