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Ghaskin Family History

Ghaskin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haskin, Gaskin, Hankin, Laskin, Hoskin, Raskin, Harkin, Galkin, Askin

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Where is the Ghaskin family from?

You can see how Ghaskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghaskin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghaskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ghaskin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghaskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ghaskin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghaskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ghaskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghaskin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ghaskin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ghaskin. For the veterans among your Ghaskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghaskin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ghaskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ghaskin in 1966 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghaskin 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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