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Anthonsen Family History

Anthonsen 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: Antonsen, Antonson, Anthony, Van Hoesen, Alphonse, Thomsen, Anthon

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Where is the Anthonsen family from?

You can see how Anthonsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthonsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anthonsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Anthonsen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Anthonsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Anthonsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthonsen 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 Anthonsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anthonsen. 43% of Anthonsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Anthonsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Anthonsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthonsen 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Anthonsen. 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 109 military records available for the last name Anthonsen. For the veterans among your Anthonsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthonsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Anthonsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Anthonsen in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anthonsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anthonsen 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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