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Anseth Family History

Anseth 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: Seth, Anselm, Ansell, Roseth, Neth, Halseth, Mauseth, Finseth

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Where is the Anseth family from?

You can see how Anseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Anseth families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Anseth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anseth 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 Anseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anseth. 50% of Anseth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anseth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anseth were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Anseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Anseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anseth 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Anseth. 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 69 military records available for the last name Anseth. For the veterans among your Anseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Anseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anseth in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anseth 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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