Askim Surname History

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England
Ireland

The name Askim first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived in the township of Heskin, which is in the parish of Eccleston, near Chorley in Lancashire. The surname Askim belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Askim family

The surname Askim was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from very early times. Later migration found them in Northern Ireland in the province of Connacht were the name was frequently confused with the name Waters which was also an Anglicization of the Gaelic O'hUiscin.

Early History of the Askim family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Askim research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1163, 1618 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Askim History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Askim Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Askim has appeared include Heskin, O'Heskin, Askin, Askyn, Askins, O'hUiscin and others.

Early Notables of the Askim family

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Migration of the Askim family to Ireland

Some of the Askim family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Askim family

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Askim arrived in North America very early: Robert Askyn, who came to Virginia 1635; Sarah Askin, who came to Pennsylvania in 1773; John Askin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806; and Henry Askin, who came to New York in 1823..