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Anstead Family History

Anstead Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Anstett.

English: habitational name from Hanstead's House in Saint Albans Hertfordshire with loss of initial H-.

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


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Where is the Anstead family from?

You can see how Anstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Anstead families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Anstead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anstead families in 1891.
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What did your Anstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anstead. 25% of Anstead men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Anstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anstead were French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • Retired
    17%
  • French Polisher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Anstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstead 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Anstead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Anstead. For the veterans among your Anstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstead lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Anstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Anstead in 1962 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anstead 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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