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Macaskill Family History

Macaskill Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McCaskill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macaskill family from?

You can see how Macaskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaskill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macaskill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Macaskill families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaskill's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Macaskill families in 1911.
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What did your Macaskill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macaskill. 100% of Macaskill men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Macaskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaskill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macaskill. 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 792 military records available for the last name Macaskill. For the veterans among your Macaskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaskill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Macaskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macaskill in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaskill 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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