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Anslum Family History

Anslum 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: Allum, Anselm, Ansley, Ancrum, Anslow, Aslam, Anklam, Ankrum, Anglim

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Where is the Anslum family from?

You can see how Anslum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anslum family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Anslum family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Anslum's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Anslum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anslum 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 26 census records available for the last name Anslum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anslum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Anslum. 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 10 military records available for the last name Anslum. For the veterans among your Anslum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anslum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Anslum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Anslum in 1972 was 49, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anslum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anslum 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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