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Anthonson Family History

Anthonson 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: Antonson, Antonsen, Anthony, Tronson, Aronson, Antoon, Antoniou

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Where is the Anthonson family from?

You can see how Anthonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthonson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Anthonson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 7 Anthonson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anthonson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Anthonson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Anthonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthonson 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Anthonson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Anthonson. For the veterans among your Anthonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthonson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Anthonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anthonson in 1969 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anthonson 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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