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Origins of the Astington surname

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About the Astingtons

We have a total number of 729 records for people with the last name Astington.

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Where do most Astingtons live?

In 1921, most Astingtons lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Astingtons

How common is your surname?

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We have 704 records for the Astington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Astingtons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Astingtons.

What are the most common Astington first names?

  • 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

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