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Astles Family History

Astles Surname Meaning

variant of Astle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Astles family from?

You can see how Astles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Astles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Astles families living in Cheshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Astles's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Astles families in 1891.
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What did your Astles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Astles. 28% of Astles men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 92% of Astles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astles were Builder contractor and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Textile Weaver
    19%
  • Builder contractor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Dress Maker
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Astles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astles 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Astles. 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 350 military records available for the last name Astles. For the veterans among your Astles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astles lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Astles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Astles in 1968 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astles 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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