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Ansty Family History

Ansty Surname Meaning

see Anstey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ansty family from?

You can see how Ansty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ansty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Ansty families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ansty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ansty families in 1911.
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What did your Ansty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ansty. 84% of Ansty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ansty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansty 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Ansty. 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 177 military records available for the last name Ansty. For the veterans among your Ansty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Ansty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ansty in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansty 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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