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Ghaskins Family History

Ghaskins 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: Haskins, Gaskins, Haskin, Hawkins, Hoskins, Harkins, Hauskins

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Where is the Ghaskins family from?

You can see how Ghaskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghaskins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghaskins families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Ghaskins families living in Florida Territory. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ghaskins's in USA. Florida Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Ghaskins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghaskins 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 153 census records available for the last name Ghaskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghaskins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ghaskins. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ghaskins. For the veterans among your Ghaskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghaskins 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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