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Anshel Family History

Anshel 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, Angel, Anselm, Fishel, Ansley, Anthes, Amsel, Anstey, Ansell

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Where is the Anshel family from?

You can see how Anshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anshel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Anshel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anshel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Anshel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshel 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 Anshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anshel. 60% of Anshel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Anshel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Anshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Anshel. 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 49 military records available for the last name Anshel. For the veterans among your Anshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anshel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Anshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Anshel in 1963 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anshel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anshel 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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