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Anshe Family History

Anshe 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: Ashe, Ash, Banse, Anson, Ansley, Anthes, Angle, Dansie, Anstey, Asher

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Where is the Anshe family from?

You can see how Anshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anshe families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Anshe family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anshe's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Anshe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Anshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Anshe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Anshe. For the veterans among your Anshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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