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Astras Family History

Astras 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: Arras, Atlas, Lastra, Straw, Asta, Petras, Matras, Ashraf, Stray

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Where is the Astras family from?

You can see how Astras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Astras family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Astras's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Astras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astras 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 28 census records available for the last name Astras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astras 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Astras. 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 15 military records available for the last name Astras. For the veterans among your Astras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astras lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Astras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Astras in 1961 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astras 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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