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Anshell Family History

Anshell 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: Ansell, Mansell, Rishell, Anselm, Austell, Asbell, Shell, Antell

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Where is the Anshell family from?

You can see how Anshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Anshell families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anshell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Anshell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshell 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 Anshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anshell. 100% of Anshell women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Anshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Anshell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Anshell. For the veterans among your Anshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anshell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Anshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Anshell in 1966 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anshell 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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