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Anselma Family History

Anselma 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: Anselm, Anselmo, Anselmi, Ansell, Inselman, Asselta, Andelman, Ansel

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Where is the Anselma family from?

You can see how Anselma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anselma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anselma families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Anselma families living in California. This was about 82% of all the recorded Anselma's in USA. California had the highest population of Anselma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anselma 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 Anselma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anselma. 100% of Anselma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anselma women worked as an Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Anselma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Anselma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anselma 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Anselma. 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 6 military records available for the last name Anselma. For the veterans among your Anselma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anselma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Anselma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Anselma in 1962 was 55, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anselma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anselma 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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