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Asta Family History

Asta Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname from asta ‘lance spear’ used to denote a user of such weapon or a tall and thin person.

French (southern): unexplained.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Asta family from?

You can see how Asta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Asta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Asta families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Asta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Asta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asta 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 Asta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asta. 25% of Asta men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Asta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asta were Order Boy 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Order Boy
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Asta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Asta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asta 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Asta. 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 857 military records available for the last name Asta. For the veterans among your Asta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asta lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Asta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Asta in 1944 was 47, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asta 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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