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Astol Family History

Astol 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: Astor, Aston, Antol, Easton, Pastor, Sol, Alton, Alston, Asato

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Where is the Astol family from?

You can see how Astol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Astol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Astol family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Astol's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Astol families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Astol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astol 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Astol. 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 20 military records available for the last name Astol. For the veterans among your Astol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astol lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Astol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Astol in 1973 was 73, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astol 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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