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Ansonia Family History

Ansonia 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: Anania, Anson, Antoni, Ancona, Antoniak, Antonio, Antonik, Andonian

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Where is the Ansonia family from?

You can see how Ansonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansonia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ansonia families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Ansonia families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ansonia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ansonia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ansonia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ansonia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Ansonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansonia 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ansonia. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Ansonia. For the veterans among your Ansonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansonia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ansonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ansonia in 1972 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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