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Astarita Name Meaning

Italian (southern): possibly a nickname from Greek astritēs ‘asp’ (a type of snake) from astēr ‘star’.

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


Similar surnames: Scardina, Castorina, Astorino, Farina, Stariha, Fiorita, Cammarota

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Where is the Astarita family from?

You can see how Astarita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astarita family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Astarita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Astarita families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Astarita's in USA. New York had the highest population of Astarita families in 1920.
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What did your Astarita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Astarita. 28% of Astarita men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Astarita women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astarita were Electrician and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Astarita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astarita 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Astarita. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 245 military records available for the last name Astarita. For the veterans among your Astarita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astarita lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Astarita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Astarita in 1963 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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