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Askitt Family History

Askitt Name 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: Baskett, Kitt, Askin, Stitt, Haskett, Paskett, Suitt, Skutt, Abbitt

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Where is the Askitt family from?

You can see how Askitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Askitt families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Askitt's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Askitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Askitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Askitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Askitt. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Askitt. For the veterans among your Askitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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