Astin Family History

Astin Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Astin a shortened form of Asketin a diminutive of Old Norse Ásketill composed of the elements áss ‘god’ + ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron helmet’ (see Haskell Askin).

There has been some confusion over the years between this surname and others (in particular Aspden Aston and Austin).

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

Similar surnames: Askin, Bastin, Aslin, Austin, Hasting, Haskin, Aston, Autin, Sartin, Stein

71,000 record(s) for Astin

30K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
20K	Member Trees

Where is the Astin family from?

You can see how Astin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Astin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 15 Astin families living in Virginia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Astin's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Astin families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Astin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Astin. 23% of Astin men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Astin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astin were Farm laborer and House wife.

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 1940

Laborer

23%

Farmer

23%

Salesman

10%

Farm laborer

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Bookkeeper

17%

Clerk

17%

Stenographer

17%

House wife

17%

What Astin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Astin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Astin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Astin. For the veterans among your Astin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Astin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Astin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Astin in 1953 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astin 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.