Askin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Askin 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 Askin 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 Askin familyThe surname Askin 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 Askin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Askin research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1163, 1618 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Askin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Askin Spelling VariationsOne 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 Askin has appeared include Heskin, O'Heskin, Askin, Askyn, Askins, O'hUiscin and others. Early Notables of the Askin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Askin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Askin family to IrelandSome of the Askin 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.
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 Askin arrived in North America very early: Askin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Askin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Askin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Askin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Askin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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