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Caskell Family History

Caskell 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: Castell, Haskell, Caswell, Maskell, Cassell, Paskell, Gaskell

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Where is the Caskell family from?

You can see how Caskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Caskell family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caskell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Caskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caskell 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 Caskell ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Caskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caskell 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Caskell. 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 78 military records available for the last name Caskell. For the veterans among your Caskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caskell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Caskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caskell in 1986 was 80, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caskell 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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