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Mcgaskey Family History

Mcgaskey 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: Mccaskey, Mcgaffey, Mccoskey, Mcgarvey, Caskey, Gaskey, Mcgarey

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Where is the Mcgaskey family from?

You can see how Mcgaskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgaskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mcgaskey families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgaskey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgaskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaskey 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 Mcgaskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgaskey. 58% of Mcgaskey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcgaskey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgaskey were Painter and Housekeeping.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Painter
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeping
    50%

What Mcgaskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Mcgaskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaskey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaskey. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mcgaskey. For the veterans among your Mcgaskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaskey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgaskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcgaskey in 1967 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaskey 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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