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Anshen Family History

Anshen 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: Shen, Anson, Ansley, Anthes, Gansen, Anstey, Asher, Annen, Achen

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Where is the Anshen family from?

You can see how Anshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anshen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anshen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Anshen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Anshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Anshen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Anshen. For the veterans among your Anshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anshen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Anshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anshen in 1966 was 86, and 103 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anshen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anshen 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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