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Asterley Family History

Asterley Surname Meaning

From Asterley in Pontesbury (Shrops), which is recorded as Esterleg' in 1255–56, Astreleye in 1291–92, and Asturley in 1396. The place-name derives from Old English ēasterra ‘more eastern’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Some of the early bearers, particularly those recorded outside of Shrops in 1439 and 1549, may take their names from Asterleigh (Oxon). However, the 1881 distribution of the surname strongly suggests that Asterley (Shrops) is the most likely place of origin for the modern surname.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Asterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asterley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Asterley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Asterley families living in Shropshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Asterley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Asterley families in 1891.
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What did your Asterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asterley. 100% of Asterley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Asterley. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Asterley. For the veterans among your Asterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Asterley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Asterley in 1986 was 70, and 89 in 2001.

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