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Astall Family History

Astall Surname Meaning

A variant of Astle which the modern distribution suggests is most probably from Astle (Cheshire) or a variant of the Cheshire surname Artingstall (compare Arstall).

From Asthall (Oxon), the place-name is from Old English ēast ‘east’ + healh halh ‘nook corner’.

See Astill.

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


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Where is the Astall family from?

You can see how Astall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Astall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Astall families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Astall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Astall families in 1891.
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What did your Astall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Astall. 100% of Astall men worked as a Postman and 90% of Astall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Astall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astall 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Astall. 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 96 military records available for the last name Astall. For the veterans among your Astall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Astall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Astall in 1965 was 73, and 92 in 1982.

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