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
Scholar 332
Coal Miner 61
Cotton Weaver 41
House Keeper 28
Nail Maker 26
House Servant 25
Labourer 18
Carter 15
Cotton Reeler 15
Dress Maker 12
Stone Mason 12
Agricultural Labourer 10
Cotton Spinner 10
Colliery Labourer 10
Silk Piecer 9
Blacksmith 7
Cotton Factory Worker 7
Domestic Servant 7
General Servant 7
Stone Quarrier 7
Landed Proprietor 6
Cotton Winder 6
Cotton Hand Loom Weaver 6
Joiner 6
Milliner 6

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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