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Anset Family History

Anset 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: Ansel, Anker, Angel, Manser, Banse, Anson, Ast, Anselm, Angst, Ansley

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Where is the Anset family from?

You can see how Anset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anset family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anset families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Anset families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anset's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Anset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anset 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 Anset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anset. 100% of Anset women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Anset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anset 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Anset. 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 30 military records available for the last name Anset. For the veterans among your Anset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anset lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Anset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Anset in 1977 was 83, and 83 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anset 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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