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Mccaskin Family History

Mccaskin Name 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: Mccaslin, Mccaskill, Mccaskey, Mcmackin, Mccauslin, Mccrackin

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Where is the Mccaskin family from?

You can see how Mccaskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaskin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mccaskin family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccaskin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mccaskin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccaskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccaskin. 100% of Mccaskin 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Mccaskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaskin 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mccaskin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Mccaskin. For the veterans among your Mccaskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaskin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Mccaskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mccaskin in 1980 was 89, and 69 in 1983.

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