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Ananson Family History

Ananson 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: Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Adamson, Evanson, Manson, Aronson

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Where is the Ananson family from?

You can see how Ananson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ananson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ananson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ananson family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Ananson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Ananson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ananson 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 Ananson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ananson. 100% of Ananson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ananson women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ananson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Ananson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ananson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ananson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Ananson. For the veterans among your Ananson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ananson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ananson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ananson in 1977 was 61, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ananson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ananson 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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