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Asther Family History

Asther 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: Esther, Ascher, Asher, Aster, Arther, Master, Asker, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Asther family from?

You can see how Asther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asther family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Asther families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Asther's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Asther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asther 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 Asther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asther. 100% of Asther women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Asther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Asther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asther 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Asther. 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 10 military records available for the last name Asther. For the veterans among your Asther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asther lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Asther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Asther in 1956 was 58, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asther 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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