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Annson Family History

Annson 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: Anson, Arnson, Cannon, Benson, Hanson, Ranson, Hannon, Pinson, Annen

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Where is the Annson family from?

You can see how Annson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Annson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Annson families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Annson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Annson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Annson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Annson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Annson. 28% of Annson men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Annson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Annson were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Worker
    19%
  • Barker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Annson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Annson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annson 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Annson. 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 27 military records available for the last name Annson. For the veterans among your Annson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Annson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Annson in 1978 was 46, and 65 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Annson 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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