Askins Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Askins Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Askins family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 23
Agricultural Labourer 19
Independent 11
Shoe Maker 10
Labourer 9
Silk Weaver 8
Male Servant 7
Cattle Dealer 6
Dress Maker 5
Toy Maker 5
Coal Miner 4
Apprentice 4
Mason 4
Farmer 3
Baker 3
Painter 3
Paper Maker 3
Gardener 3
Wood Man 3
Limeburner 3
Carpenter 2
Grocer 2
Japaner Journeyman 2
Cordwainer 2
Grinder 2

Askins Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Askins 100% 3,932
2 Seakins 57% 984
3 Seekins 57% 468
4 Skins 83% 353
5 Skeens 50% 205
6 Eskins 83% 203
7 Skanes 50% 134

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The surname Askins is the most popular version of all its varients

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