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Astram Family History

Astram 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: Stram, Strom, Antrim, Eastham, Abram, Lastra, Straw, Asta, Stam

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Where is the Astram family from?

You can see how Astram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astram family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Astram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Astram families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Astram's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Astram families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astram 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 110 census records available for the last name Astram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astram 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Astram. 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 12 military records available for the last name Astram. For the veterans among your Astram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astram lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Astram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Astram in 1979 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astram 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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