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Asteby Family History

Asteby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Astley, Anstey, Ostby, Ashby, Aster, Smeby, Askey, Steeby, Asby

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Where is the Asteby family from?

You can see how Asteby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asteby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Asteby family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asteby's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Asteby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asteby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Asteby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asteby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Asteby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Asteby. For the veterans among your Asteby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asteby

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