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Astrow Family History

Astrow 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: Strow, Ostrow, Zastrow, Strom, Trow, Astor, Aston, Castro, Arrow

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Where is the Astrow family from?

You can see how Astrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Astrow families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Astrow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Astrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Astrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Astrow. 60% of Astrow men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    60%
  • Florist
    40%

What Astrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Astrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astrow 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Astrow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Astrow. For the veterans among your Astrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astrow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Astrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Astrow in 1976 was 67, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astrow 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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