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Haskew Family History

Haskew Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Askew with prosthetic H-.

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


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Where is the Haskew family from?

You can see how Haskew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haskew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haskew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Haskew families living in Staffordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Haskew's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Haskew families in 1891.
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What did your Haskew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haskew. 26% of Haskew men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Haskew women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haskew were Laborer County Road and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer County Road
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Haskew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haskew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haskew 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Haskew. 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 415 military records available for the last name Haskew. For the veterans among your Haskew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haskew lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Haskew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Haskew in 1958 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haskew 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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