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Askins Family History

Askins Surname Meaning

English:: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Ask(et)in (see Askin) or a variant of Askin (1 2 and) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Variant of Haskins with loss of initial H-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Askins family from?

You can see how Askins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Askins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Askins families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Askins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Askins families in 1891.
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What did your Askins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Askins. 75% of Askins 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Waitress
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Askins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askins 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Askins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Askins. For the veterans among your Askins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Askins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Askins in 1954 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askins 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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