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Caskin Family History

Caskin 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: Haskin, Laskin, Raskin, Askin, Baskin, Cassin, Caslin, Paskin, Cashin

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Where is the Caskin family from?

You can see how Caskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Caskin families living in Cheshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Caskin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Caskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caskin 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 Caskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caskin. 64% of Caskin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Caskin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caskin were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Caskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caskin 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Caskin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 174 military records available for the last name Caskin. For the veterans among your Caskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caskin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caskin in 1963 was 81, and 28 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caskin 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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