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Astell Family History

Astell Surname Meaning

variant of Astle or Astill.

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


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Where is the Astell family from?

You can see how Astell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Astell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Astell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Astell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Astell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astell 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 Astell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caretaker electric Lift Attendant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Astell. 25% of Astell men worked as a Caretaker electric Lift Attendant and 79% of Astell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astell were Farmer Grazier and Housewife.

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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

  • Caretaker electric Lift Attendant
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Hotel Waiter
    25%
  • Farmer Grazier
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Astell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Astell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astell 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Astell. 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 452 military records available for the last name Astell. For the veterans among your Astell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Astell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Astell in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astell 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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