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Astworth Family History

Astworth 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: Ashworth, Alworth, Worth, Astor, Whitworth, Hepworth, Walworth

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Where is the Astworth family from?

You can see how Astworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astworth family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Astworth family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Astworth's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Astworth families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astworth 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 Astworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Astworth. 100% of Astworth 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 35 census records available for the last name Astworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astworth 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Astworth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Astworth. For the veterans among your Astworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astworth 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astworth

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