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Anstett Family History

Anstett Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Anstett, a vernacular derivative of Greek Anastasios (see Anastasio).

Habitational name from Anstedt in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Anstett family from?

You can see how Anstett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anstett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Anstett families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anstett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Anstett families in 1891.
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What did your Anstett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anstett. 17% of Anstett men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Anstett women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anstett were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Attendant Nurse
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Anstett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstett 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Anstett. 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 887 military records available for the last name Anstett. For the veterans among your Anstett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Anstett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Anstett in 1956 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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