Origins of the Gaskins surname
About the Gaskinses
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Interesting facts about Gaskins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gaskins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
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Our tell us which families married Gaskinses.
What are the most common Gaskins first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gaskinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gaskinses in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Lacemaker
8
Laundress
8
Servant
8
General Servant Domestic
7
Common male occupations for Gaskinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
36
Farm Hands
29
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
25
Farm Labourer
18
General Labourer
18
