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Anshelm Family History

Anshelm 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, Ansell, Anselmo, Anselmi, Ansel, Helm, Mansell, Angel

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Where is the Anshelm family from?

You can see how Anshelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshelm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anshelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Anshelm families living in Massachusetts. This was about 58% of all the recorded Anshelm's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Anshelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anshelm ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Anshelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshelm 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Anshelm. 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 153 military records available for the last name Anshelm. For the veterans among your Anshelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anshelm lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1979, in the United States, Anshelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Anshelm in 1945 was 62, and 92 in 1979.

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