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Astor Family History

Astor Surname Meaning

German: from Occitan astor ‘goshawk’ (from Latin acceptor a variant of accipiter ‘hawk’) used as a nickname characterizing a predacious or otherwise hawklike man. The name was taken to southwestern Germany by 17th-century Waldensian refugees from their Alpine valleys above Italian Piedmont.

English: variant of Aster itself a variant of Easter.

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


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Where is the Astor family from?

You can see how Astor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Astor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Astor families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Astor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Astor families in 1891.
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What did your Astor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Astor. 82% of Astor 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
    82%
  • Ladies Garter Maker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Astor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astor 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Astor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Astor. For the veterans among your Astor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Astor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Astor in 1952 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astor 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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