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Astins Family History

Astins Surname Meaning

variant of Astin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Astins family from?

You can see how Astins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Astins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Astins families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Astins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Astins families in 1891.
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What did your Astins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Astins. 100% of Astins 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Astins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astins 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Astins. 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 23 military records available for the last name Astins. For the veterans among your Astins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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