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Anensen Family History

Anensen 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: Annen, Bensen, Arnesen, Nessen, Jensen, Neisen, Evensen, Aanenson

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Where is the Anensen family from?

You can see how Anensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anensen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Anensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anensen family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Anensen's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Anensen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Anensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anensen 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Anensen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Anensen. For the veterans among your Anensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anensen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Anensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Anensen in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anensen 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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