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Anderson A Family History

Anderson A 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: Anderson, Enderson, Anderton, Andersen, Andersson, Sanderson

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You can see how Anderson A families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anderson A family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anderson A family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Anderson A's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Anderson A families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Anderson A. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anderson A 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Anderson A. 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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There are 310 military records available for the last name Anderson A. For the veterans among your Anderson A ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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