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Astl Family History

Astl 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: Ast, Astle, Kastl, Asta, Asti, Asel, Basil, Sol, Ahl, Last

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Where is the Astl family from?

You can see how Astl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Astl family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Astl's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Astl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astl 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 Astl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Astl. 100% of Astl men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Astl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Astl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astl 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Astl. 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 38 military records available for the last name Astl. For the veterans among your Astl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Astl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Astl in 1965 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astl 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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