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Ansah Family History

Ansah Surname Meaning

West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology. The final h in Ghanaian names like this is characteristic Anglicization.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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What did your Ansah ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Painter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ansah. 60% of Ansah men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Painter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ansah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansah 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ansah. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ansah. For the veterans among your Ansah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansah lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Ansah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ansah in 1999 was 37, and 62 in 2004.

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