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Macaskie Family History

Macaskie 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: Mackie, Maaske, Macaskill, Manasse, Mackin, Macari, Masaki, Mocarski

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Where is the Macaskie family from?

You can see how Macaskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaskie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macaskie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Macaskie families living in Northumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Macaskie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Macaskie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaskie 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 Macaskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macaskie. 100% of Macaskie 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
    100%

What Macaskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Macaskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaskie 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Macaskie. 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 65 military records available for the last name Macaskie. For the veterans among your Macaskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaskie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Macaskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Macaskie in 1972 was 81, and 78 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macaskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaskie 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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