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Taskett Family History

Taskett 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: Baskett, Tackett, Haskett, Paskett, Hackett, Hassett, Foskett, Tasker

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Where is the Taskett family from?

You can see how Taskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taskett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Taskett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Taskett families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Taskett's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Taskett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taskett 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 Taskett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Common Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Taskett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Taskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taskett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Taskett. 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 39 military records available for the last name Taskett. For the veterans among your Taskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taskett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Taskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taskett in 1966 was 85, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taskett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taskett 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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