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Anshutz Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Anschütz (see Anschutz ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Anschutz, Anschuetz, Shurtz, Shultz, Shutt, Shatz, Sheetz, Ashman

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Where is the Anshutz family from?

You can see how Anshutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anshutz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anshutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Anshutz families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anshutz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Anshutz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anshutz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anshutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anshutz. 21% of Anshutz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anshutz women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Printer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anshutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anshutz 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Anshutz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 444 military records available for the last name Anshutz. For the veterans among your Anshutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anshutz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Anshutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Anshutz in 1958 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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