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Haskayne Family History

Haskayne Surname Meaning

from Haskayne in Halsall (Lancs) which is recorded as Haskyn about 1540 and Haskeyne in 1598.

The place-name may derive from Old Welsh hescenn ‘marsh bog’.

There may have been some confusion with Heskin, Askin, Haskin, and Axon.

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


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Where is the Haskayne family from?

You can see how Haskayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haskayne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Haskayne families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Haskayne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haskayne families in 1891.
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What did your Haskayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haskayne. 28% of Haskayne men worked as a Farm Labourer and 95% of Haskayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haskayne were Railway Clerk and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    28%
  • Gardener
    28%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Railway Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Haskayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haskayne 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Haskayne. 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 91 military records available for the last name Haskayne. For the veterans among your Haskayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haskayne lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Haskayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Haskayne in 1977 was 79, and 64 in 1996.

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