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Origins of the Askew surname

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About the Askews

We have a total number of 37624 records for people with the last name Askew.

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Where do most Askews live?

In 1921, most Askews lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Askews

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 34,500 records for the Askew surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Askews most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Askew first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Askews

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Askews in 1921
Dressmaker

159

General Servant Domestic

108

Domestic Servant

78

Laundress

72

General Servant

63

Common Male occupations for Askews in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

153

Farmer

149

General Labourer

112

Coal Miner

109

Farm Labourer

106

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