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Gaskell Family History

Gaskell Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Gaskill.

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


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Where is the Gaskell family from?

You can see how Gaskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,486 Gaskell families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gaskell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gaskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaskell 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 Gaskell. 11% of Gaskell men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Gaskell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaskell were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Colliery Hewer
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Gaskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Gaskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaskell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaskell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gaskell. For the veterans among your Gaskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaskell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gaskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gaskell in 1951 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaskell 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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