Gaskell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gaskell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gaskell family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 53
Female Servant 44
Independent 44
Cotton Weaver 36
Labourer 32
Agricultural Labourer 20
Farmer 20
Coal Miner 16
Ag Lab 14
Cotton Spinner 13
Collier 12
Male Servant 12
Dress Maker 9
Nail Maker 9
Engineer 7
Shoe Maker 7
Blacksmith 6
Cotton Piecer 5
Tailor 5
Ag Labourer 5
Calico Printer 4
Drawer In Pit 4
Independant 4
Independent Cotton Weaver 4
Surgeon 4

Gaskell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gaskell 100% 20,332
2 Gaskill 86% 4,128
3 Gaskel 86% 342

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The surname Gaskell is the most popular version of all its varients

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