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Gaskey Family History

Gaskey Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of French Gasquet Gasqué (see Gasque).

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


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Where is the Gaskey family from?

You can see how Gaskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gaskey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaskey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaskey families in 1891.
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What did your Gaskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaskey. 100% of Gaskey 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaskey 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Gaskey. 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 551 military records available for the last name Gaskey. For the veterans among your Gaskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaskey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gaskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gaskey in 1949 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaskey 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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