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Astoria Family History

Astoria 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: Astorga, Astor, Astorino, Castorina, Astarita, Austria, Stoia, Soria

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Where is the Astoria family from?

You can see how Astoria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astoria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Astoria families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Astoria families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Astoria's in USA. New York had the highest population of Astoria families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astoria 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 Astoria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Astoria. 100% of Astoria men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Astoria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Astoria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astoria 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Astoria. 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 133 military records available for the last name Astoria. For the veterans among your Astoria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astoria lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Astoria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Astoria in 1966 was 77, and 68 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astoria

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astoria 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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