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Gaskins Family History

Gaskins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gaskin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Gaskins family from?

You can see how Gaskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaskins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaskins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Gaskins families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gaskins's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gaskins families in 1891.
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What did your Gaskins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaskins. 30% of Gaskins men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Gaskins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaskins were Old Age Pensioner and Domestic Help.

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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

  • Gardener
    30%
  • Cowman
    24%
  • Postman
    12%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Help
    3%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Gaskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaskins 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 Gaskins. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Gaskins. For the veterans among your Gaskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaskins lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gaskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Gaskins in 1949 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaskins 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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