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Astleford Name Meaning

Irish: variant of English Ashelford .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reliford, Padelford, Bluford, Galford, Sifford, Littleford, Stafford

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Where is the Astleford family from?

You can see how Astleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astleford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Astleford families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Astleford families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Astleford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Astleford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astleford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Astleford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Astleford. 60% of Astleford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cotton Winder
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Astleford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Astleford. For the veterans among your Astleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astleford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Astleford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Astleford in 1962 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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