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Ansin Family History

Ansin 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: Anson, Annin, Antin, Austin, Amin, Albin, Hankin, Annis, Unwin

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Where is the Ansin family from?

You can see how Ansin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ansin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ansin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ansin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ansin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ansin 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 Ansin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ansin. 34% of Ansin men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    34%
  • Travelling Salesman
    34%
  • Junk Dealer
    34%

What Ansin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Ansin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansin 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ansin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ansin. For the veterans among your Ansin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ansin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ansin in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansin 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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