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Gateskill Family History

Gateskill 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: Gaskill, Gaskell, Meskill, Macaskill, Gajeski, Gates, Zaleski

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Where is the Gateskill family from?

You can see how Gateskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gateskill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gateskill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gateskill families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gateskill's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gateskill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gateskill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Gateskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gateskill 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gateskill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gateskill. For the veterans among your Gateskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gateskill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gateskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gateskill in 1972 was 47, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gateskill 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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