Haskell Family History

Haskell Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Askell with prosthetic H- from Old Norse Áskell a shortened form of Ásketill (see Axtell). The personal name was also popular among the Normans sometimes in the form Anskell (with ancient Germanic Ans- substituted for As-) which explains why the name occurs in post-Conquest England in counties not settled by Vikings.

Its appearance as a surname is often disguised by altered pronunciations; metathesis of /sk/ to /ks/ spelled -x- for example has given rise to Axtell. The Normans frequently used the name in Frankish forms; see Askin Haskin Hasty and Astin.

For the name in the Isle of Man see Castell. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the personal name Khaskl a Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Yeḥezqel (see Ezekiel).

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

Similar surnames: Castell, Haskett, Haswell, Hassell, Isbell, Maskell, Hartell, Arkell, Vassell, Gaskill

133K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20K	Military Records
10K	Immigration Records
92K	Census and Voter Lists
410K	Member Trees

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Where is the Haskell family from?

You can see how Haskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 173 Haskell families living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Haskell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Haskell families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Haskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haskell. 14% of Haskell men worked as a General labourer and 75% of Haskell women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haskell were Old age pensioner and Domestic duties.

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General labourer

14%

Bricklayer

Cowman

Old age pensioner

Unpaid domestic duties

75%

Housewife

Domestic servant

Domestic duties

What Haskell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 92K census records available for the last name Haskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haskell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10K immigration records available for the last name Haskell. 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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Military Records

There are 20K military records available for the last name Haskell. For the veterans among your Haskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haskell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haskell in 1945 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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Haskell Surname Meaning

For the name in the Isle of Man see Castell. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the personal name Khaskl a Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Yeḥezqel (see Ezekiel).

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

Where is the Haskell family from?

What did your Haskell ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

14%

Bricklayer

Cowman

Old age pensioner

Unpaid domestic duties

75%

Housewife

Domestic servant

Domestic duties

What Haskell family records will you find?

What is the average Haskell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haskell in 1945 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

Haskell Family History

Haskell Surname Meaning

666,000 record(s) for Haskell

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Where is the Haskell family from?

What did your Haskell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

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What is the average Haskell lifespan?

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Haskell Surname Meaning

666,000 record(s) for Haskell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Haskell family from?

What did your Haskell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Haskell family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Haskell family history

What is the average Haskell lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Haskell family tree

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