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Anssen Family History

Anssen 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: Janssen, Hanssen, Anson, Ansley, Nissen, Gansen, Anstey, Annen

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Where is the Anssen family from?

You can see how Anssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anssen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Anssen family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anssen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Anssen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Anssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anssen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Anssen. 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 Anssen. For the veterans among your Anssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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