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Anstess Family History

Anstess 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: Anstead, Anstey, Anstett, Antes, Ansted, Andress, Anness, Estess

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Where is the Anstess family from?

You can see how Anstess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anstess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Anstess families living in Cornwall. This was about 64% of all the recorded Anstess's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Anstess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anstess 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 Anstess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anstess. 100% of Anstess 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%

What Anstess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Anstess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstess 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Anstess. 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 33 military records available for the last name Anstess. For the veterans among your Anstess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Anstess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Anstess in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anstess 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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