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Anseman Family History

Anseman 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: Roseman, Neman, Ashman, Alleman, Angerman, Asman, Baseman, Tangeman

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Where is the Anseman family from?

You can see how Anseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Anseman families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Anseman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Anseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anseman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Anseman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Anseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anseman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Anseman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Anseman. For the veterans among your Anseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anseman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Anseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anseman in 1972 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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