History of your Surname
Get access to Anselem family records.Start a free trial

Anselem Family History

Anselem Name 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: Anselm, Ansley, Ansell, Angeles, Anselmo, Anselmi, Ansel, Ancelet

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Anselem family from?

You can see how Anselem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anselem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Anselem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Anselem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Anselem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anselem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Anselem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anselem. 100% of Anselem men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Anselem | Data not to scale

*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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Anselem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Anselem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anselem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Anselem

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Anselem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Anselem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Anselem. For the veterans among your Anselem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Anselem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Anselem family history

Discover More

What is the average Anselem lifespan?

Average Anselem life expectancy in 2000 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anselem

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Anselem family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Anselem last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial