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Astor Family History

Astor Name 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


Similar surnames: Pastor, Aster, Sartor, Ast, Cantor, Aylor, Sutor, Paster, Auton

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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 1911 there were 3 Astor families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Astor's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Astor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Astor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Astor. 30% of Astor men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Astor women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astor were Waiter and Laborer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Finisher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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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 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 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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