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Astin Family History

Astin Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Astin a shortened form of Asketin a diminutive of Old Norse Ásketill composed of the elements áss ‘god’ + ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron helmet’ (see Haskell Askin).

There has been some confusion over the years between this surname and others (in particular Aspden Aston and Austin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Astin family from?

You can see how Astin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Astin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 507 Astin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Astin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Astin families in 1891.
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What did your Astin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Astin. 40% of Astin men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 67% of Astin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astin were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Work.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    40%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Cotton Loom Overlooker
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Astin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Astin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Astin. For the veterans among your Astin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Astin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Astin in 1953 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astin 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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