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Anspaw Family History

Anspaw 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: Anslow, Anspach, Hanshaw, Lansaw, Ranshaw, Spaw, Asfaw, Apa, Kaspar

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Where is the Anspaw family from?

You can see how Anspaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anspaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anspaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Anspaw families living in Ohio. This was about 95% of all the recorded Anspaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Anspaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anspaw 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 Anspaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anspaw. 100% of Anspaw men worked as a Common.

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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

  • Common
    100%

What Anspaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Anspaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anspaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Anspaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Anspaw. For the veterans among your Anspaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anspaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Anspaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Anspaw in 1968 was 88, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anspaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anspaw 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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