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Anstenson Family History

Anstenson 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: Stenson, Antonson, Ostenson, Aspenson, Estenson, Tostenson, Anderson

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Where is the Anstenson family from?

You can see how Anstenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anstenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Anstenson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Anstenson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Anstenson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Anstenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstenson 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 Anstenson. 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 Anstenson. For the veterans among your Anstenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstenson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Anstenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Anstenson in 1973 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anstenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anstenson 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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