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Ansten Family History

Ansten 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: Anstey, Austen, Ansted, Austin, Alston, Kasten, Osten, Anson, Anstead

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Where is the Ansten family from?

You can see how Ansten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ansten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ansten families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ansten's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ansten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ansten 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 Ansten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ansten. 100% of Ansten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Ansten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansten 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ansten. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ansten. For the veterans among your Ansten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ansten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ansten in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansten 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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