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Angelson Family History

Angelson 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: Engelson, Anderson, Nelson, Ingerson, Abelson, Angelo, Angelos

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Where is the Angelson family from?

You can see how Angelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Angelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Angelson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Angelson families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Angelson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Angelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Angelson 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 Angelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Angelson. 72% of Angelson men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Angelson women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Angelson were Collector and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Collector
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Angelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Angelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Angelson 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Angelson. 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 102 military records available for the last name Angelson. For the veterans among your Angelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Angelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Angelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Angelson in 1966 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Angelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Angelson 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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