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Ansly Family History

Ansly 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: Ansley, Anson, Wansley, Anselm, Insley, Lansky, Hansley, Antley

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Where is the Ansly family from?

You can see how Ansly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ansly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Ansly families living in Georgia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ansly's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ansly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ansly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ansly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Ansly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansly 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ansly. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ansly. For the veterans among your Ansly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansly lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Ansly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ansly in 1977 was 79, and 97 in 1996.

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