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Caskey Family History

Caskey Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Ascaidh a patronymic from a personal name of Norse origin (see McCaskey).

This is the usual Anglicized form of the name in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caskey family from?

You can see how Caskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Caskey families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Caskey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caskey 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 Caskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boiler Scaler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caskey. 100% of Caskey men worked as a Boiler Scaler and 100% of Caskey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boiler Scaler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Caskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caskey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caskey. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Caskey. For the veterans among your Caskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caskey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Caskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caskey in 1942 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caskey 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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