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Anchersen Family History

Anchersen 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: Andersen, Anderson, Ingwersen, Acheson, Andreasen, Michelsen

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Where is the Anchersen family from?

You can see how Anchersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchersen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anchersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Anchersen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Anchersen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Anchersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anchersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Anchersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchersen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Anchersen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Anchersen. For the veterans among your Anchersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anchersen lifespan?

Average Anchersen life expectancy in 1978 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anchersen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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