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Ansted Family History

Ansted Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Anstett . English: variant of Anstead .

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


Similar surnames: Anstead, Austen, Aster, Auster, Anstey, Halsted, Anstett, Ansel

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Where is the Ansted family from?

You can see how Ansted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ansted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Ansted families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ansted's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ansted families in 1891.
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What did your Ansted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ansted. 100% of Ansted men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Ansted 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Laundry Hand
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ansted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansted 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Ansted. 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 291 military records available for the last name Ansted. For the veterans among your Ansted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansted lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ansted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ansted in 1954 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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