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Asto Family History

Asto 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: Asato, Ast, Astor, Aston, Asta, Basto, Alto, Casto, Asti, So

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Where is the Asto family from?

You can see how Asto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Asto families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Asto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asto 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 Asto ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Asto. 100% of Asto men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Asto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Asto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asto 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Asto. 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 18 military records available for the last name Asto. For the veterans among your Asto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asto lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Asto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Asto in 1993 was 79, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asto 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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