Origins of the Astell surname

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    In 1921, most Astells lived in london

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    470 Astell Travel & migration records
    2,800 Astells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Astell

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    What are the most common Astell first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Astells

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    Common female occupations for Astells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    27

    Widow

    12

    General Servant

    10

    Private Means

    9

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Common male occupations for Astells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    Grocer

    12

    Yeoman

    12

    Timber Merchant

    11

    Baker

    9

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