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Ansons Family History

Ansons 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, Jansons, Parsons, Hanson, Ranson, Antoni, Ancona, Antony

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Where is the Ansons family from?

You can see how Ansons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansons family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ansons family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Ansons's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Ansons families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Ansons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansons 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ansons. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ansons. For the veterans among your Ansons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansons lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Ansons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ansons in 1970 was 77, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansons 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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