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Asting Family History

Asting 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: Hasting, Astin, Osting, Basting, Kasting, Austin, Hastings, Harting

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Where is the Asting family from?

You can see how Asting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Asting families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Asting families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Asting's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Asting families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Asting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asting 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Asting. 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 248 military records available for the last name Asting. For the veterans among your Asting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asting lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Asting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Asting in 1974 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asting 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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