This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mckaskle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mckaskle Family History

Mckaskle Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McCaskill.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mckaskle family from?

You can see how Mckaskle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckaskle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckaskle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 35 Mckaskle families living in Sutherland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mckaskle's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mckaskle families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckaskle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mckaskle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckaskle. 60% of Mckaskle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mckaskle women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Mckaskle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mckaskle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckaskle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckaskle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mckaskle

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Mckaskle. 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.

View all Mckaskle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 410 military records available for the last name Mckaskle. For the veterans among your Mckaskle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mckaskle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mckaskle family history

Discover More

What is the average Mckaskle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mckaskle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mckaskle in 1955 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckaskle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckaskle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mckaskle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial