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Casky Family History

Casky 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: Lasky, Caskey, Casey, Laska, Carey, Paske, Barsky, Caley, Casa, Case

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Where is the Casky family from?

You can see how Casky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 12 Casky families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Casky's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Casky families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Casky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casky. 32% of Casky men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Casky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casky were Farm Labor and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Casky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Casky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casky 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Casky. 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 278 military records available for the last name Casky. For the veterans among your Casky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Casky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Casky in 1967 was 63, and 51 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casky 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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