This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcaskil family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcaskil Family History

Mcaskil 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: Mcaskill, Mccaskill, Macaskill, Maki, Basil, Maslin, Haskin, Makin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcaskil family from?

You can see how Mcaskil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaskil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcaskil families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Mcaskil families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcaskil's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcaskil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaskil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcaskil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcaskil. 100% of Mcaskil men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Mcaskil | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcaskil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Mcaskil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaskil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcaskil

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcaskil. 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.

View all Mcaskil immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Mcaskil. For the veterans among your Mcaskil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcaskil military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcaskil family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcaskil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaskil 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcaskil

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcaskil family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial