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Mckaskil Family History

Mckaskil 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: Mccaskill, Mckaskle, Mcaskill, Moraski, Mccaskey, Kaskie, Mcmackin

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Where is the Mckaskil family from?

You can see how Mckaskil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckaskil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckaskil families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 21 Mckaskil families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckaskil's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mckaskil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckaskil 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 105 census records available for the last name Mckaskil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckaskil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mckaskil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mckaskil. For the veterans among your Mckaskil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckaskil lifespan?

Average Mckaskil life expectancy in 1970 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckaskil 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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