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Anstall Family History

Anstall 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: Tunstall, Westall, Ansell, Austell, Antell, Antill, Stall, Antal

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Where is the Anstall family from?

You can see how Anstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Anstall families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anstall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Anstall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Anstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstall 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 Anstall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Anstall. For the veterans among your Anstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstall lifespan?

Average Anstall life expectancy in 2002 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anstall 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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