| ![Show Contents]() Askin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The 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 Ireland
Some 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.
| Askin migration to the United States | + |
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- William Askin, who arrived in Virginia in 1664 1
- John Askin, who arrived in Maryland in 1670 1
- Michael Askin, aged 22, who landed in Maryland in 1683 1
Askin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Sarah Askin, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1773
- William Askin, aged 28, who landed in Virginia in 1777 1
Askin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Askin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806
- Henry Askin, who settled in New York in 1823
| Askin migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Askin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
| Askin migration to New Zealand | + |
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- Walter Askin, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ann Wilson" in 1857
- Sophia Askin, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ann Wilson" in 1857
- Emma Askin, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ann Wilson" in 1857
- Robert Askin, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Glendevon" in 1864
| Contemporary Notables of the name Askin (post 1700) | + |
- James P. Askin, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Senate 27th District, 1934 3
- Frank Askin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980, 1988; Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 11th District, 1986 3
- Matty Askin (b. 1988), English cruiserweight boxer
- Thomas "Tom" Cardwell Askin (b. 1905), English professional rugby league footballer
- John Askin (1739-1815), Irish-born, Canadian fur trader, merchant and official in Upper Canada
- Leon Askin (1907-2005), Austrian actor, best known for his portrayal as "General Burkhalter" on the television comedy Hogan's Heroes
- Dawn Askin (b. 1980), Canadian curler
- Sir Robert William Askin GCMG (1907-1981), Australian politician, 32nd Premier of New South Wales (1965 to 1975)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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