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Anserson Family History

Anserson 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, Amberson, Ingerson, Anderton, Akerson, Enerson

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Where is the Anserson family from?

You can see how Anserson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anserson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Anserson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Anserson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Anserson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anserson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Anserson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anserson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Anserson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Anserson. For the veterans among your Anserson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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