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Aaneson Family History

Aaneson Surname 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: Arneson, Aanenson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Ganesan, Manson, Lageson

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Where is the Aaneson family from?

You can see how Aaneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aaneson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aaneson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Aaneson families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Aaneson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aaneson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Aaneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aaneson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Aaneson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Aaneson. For the veterans among your Aaneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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