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Askinson Family History

Askinson 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: Adkinson, Atkinson, Kinson, Anfinson, Aspenson, Parkinson, Askelson

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Where is the Askinson family from?

You can see how Askinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Askinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Askinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Askinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Askinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askinson 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 Askinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Estate Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Askinson. 100% of Askinson men worked as an Estate Mason and 100% of Askinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Estate Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Askinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Askinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askinson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Askinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Askinson. For the veterans among your Askinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askinson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Askinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Askinson in 1977 was 68, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askinson 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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