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Angsten Family History

Angsten 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: Angst, Sangster, Anstey, Langston, Austen, Ansted, Anglen, Arfsten

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Where is the Angsten family from?

You can see how Angsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Angsten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Angsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Angsten families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Angsten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Angsten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Angsten 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 Angsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Angsten. 28% of Angsten men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Angsten women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Angsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Angsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Angsten 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Angsten. 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 59 military records available for the last name Angsten. For the veterans among your Angsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Angsten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Angsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Angsten in 1962 was 71, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Angsten 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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