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Anshus Family History

Anshus 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: Angus, Anthes, Anthis, Asmus, Nyhus, Aarhus, Anshutz, Ausmus, Andrus

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Where is the Anshus family from?

You can see how Anshus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anshus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Anshus families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Anshus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Anshus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshus 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 Anshus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anshus. 100% of Anshus 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
    100%

What Anshus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Anshus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshus 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Anshus. 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 61 military records available for the last name Anshus. For the veterans among your Anshus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anshus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Anshus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anshus in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anshus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anshus 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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