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Astington Family History

Astington Surname Meaning

From a place described by Old English phrase ēast in tūne ‘east in the village’ or from a place named with this expression, for example, minor places in Gloucs, Worcs, Dorset, and Devon.

Compare Norrington, Sinton, Easterby.

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


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Where is the Astington family from?

You can see how Astington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Astington families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Astington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Astington families in 1891.
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What did your Astington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Astington. 91% of Astington 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Secyshorthand Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Astington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astington 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Astington. 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 34 military records available for the last name Astington. For the veterans among your Astington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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