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Anspach Family History

Anspach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Anspach, of which there is one in Hesse (now Neu-Anspach) and another near Frankfurt on the Oder.

Variant of Ansbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Anspach family from?

You can see how Anspach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anspach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Anspach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Anspach families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Anspach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anspach families in 1891.
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What did your Anspach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anspach. 100% of Anspach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Anspach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Anspach. For the veterans among your Anspach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anspach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Anspach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Anspach in 1954 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anspach 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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