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Maskill Family History

Maskill Surname Meaning

see Marshall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maskill family from?

You can see how Maskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maskill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 146 Maskill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maskill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maskill families in 1891.
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What did your Maskill 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 Maskill. 29% of Maskill men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Maskill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maskill were Assisting Father and Gown Machinist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • General Labourer dry Docks
    15%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Assisting Father
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Gown Machinist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskill 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Maskill. 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 480 military records available for the last name Maskill. For the veterans among your Maskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskill lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maskill in 1954 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskill 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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