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Astley Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Warwickshire named Astley, from Old English east ‘east’ + leah ‘woodland clearing’. There are several other places in western and northwestern England so named, but the modern surname seems to be particularly associated with the one in Warwickshire. See also Astle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ashley, Astle, Antley, Ansley, Audley, Lashley, Akeley, Batley

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Astley Family Origin

Where is the Astley family from?

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    You can see how Astley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Astley families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Astley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Astley's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Astley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Astley Family Occupations

    What did your Astley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Silk Mill, At Home and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Astley. The most common Astley occupation in the USA was Silk Mill. 12% of Astley's were Silk Mills. A less common occupation for the Astley family was Carpenter.

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    • Silk Mill

      12%

    • At Home

      6%

    • Blacksmith

      6%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Astley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Astley Historical Records

    What Astley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Astley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Astley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Astley. For the veterans among your Astley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Astley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Astley lifespan?

    Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Astley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Astley in 1941 was 38, and 60 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astley 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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