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Anse Family History

Anse 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: Banse, Ante, Aase, Hanse, Anne, Ange, Ansel, An, Cane, Halse

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Where is the Anse family from?

You can see how Anse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Anse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Anse family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Anse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Anse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anse 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 Anse ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

What Anse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Anse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anse 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Anse. 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 26 military records available for the last name Anse. For the veterans among your Anse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Anse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Anse in 1973 was 64, and 75 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anse 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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