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Asters Family History

Asters 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: Masters, Aster, Esters, Arters, Alters, Master, Asker, Oster, Alter

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Where is the Asters family from?

You can see how Asters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Asters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Asters families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Asters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Asters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Asters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asters. 50% of Asters men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Asters women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Asters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Asters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asters 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Asters. 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 27 military records available for the last name Asters. For the veterans among your Asters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asters lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Asters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Asters in 1953 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asters ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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