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Ansay Family History

Ansay Surname Meaning

Walloon: from a vocalized form of the personal name Anselm. Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ansay family from?

You can see how Ansay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ansay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ansay families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ansay's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ansay families in 1891.
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What did your Ansay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ansay. 100% of Ansay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ansay women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Ansay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansay 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Ansay. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ansay. For the veterans among your Ansay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansay lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ansay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ansay in 1953 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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