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Astill Family History

Astill Surname Meaning

Variant of Astle. From the Middle English personal name Astill a contraction of Norman French Ansketill (Old Scandinavian Ásketill with Continental Germanic Ans- substituted for As-).

See Askell.

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


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Where is the Astill family from?

You can see how Astill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Astill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Astill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Astill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Astill families in 1891.
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What did your Astill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Astill. 19% of Astill men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Astill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astill were Cabinet Maker and Domestic Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Cabinet Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Astill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astill 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Astill. 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 591 military records available for the last name Astill. For the veterans among your Astill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Astill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Astill in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astill 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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