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Ansbaugh Family History

Ansbaugh 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: Amsbaugh, Anspaugh, Arbaugh, Balsbaugh, Albaugh, Allbaugh, Ashbaugh

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Where is the Ansbaugh family from?

You can see how Ansbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ansbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ansbaugh family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ansbaugh's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ansbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ansbaugh 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 Ansbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ansbaugh. 100% of Ansbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ansbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Ansbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansbaugh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ansbaugh. 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 134 military records available for the last name Ansbaugh. For the veterans among your Ansbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ansbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ansbaugh in 1963 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ansbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansbaugh 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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