Origins of the Askins surname
About the Askinses
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Interesting facts about Askins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Askins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
What are the most common Askins first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Askinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Askinses in 1921
Laundress
9
Domestic Servant
8
House Servant
8
Dressmaker
7
Servant
7
Common male occupations for Askinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
20
Farm Hands
11
Tinsmith
9
Shoemaker
8
Coal Miner
7
