Origins of the Astington surname
About the Astingtons
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Interesting facts about Astington
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We have for the Astington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
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John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Astingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Astingtons in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Cotton Weaver
3
House Servant
3
Silk Weaver By Hand
3
At Home
2
Common male occupations for Astingtons in 1921
Tailor
10
Gardener
6
Iron Moulder
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Joiner
4
