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Mcaskell Family History

Mcaskell Surname Meaning

from Mac Ascaill see McAskill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcaskell family from?

You can see how Mcaskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcaskell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Mcaskell families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcaskell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcaskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaskell 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 Mcaskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcaskell. 100% of Mcaskell 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 Mcaskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Mcaskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaskell 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Mcaskell. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mcaskell. For the veterans among your Mcaskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaskell lifespan?

Average Mcaskell life expectancy in 1965 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaskell 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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