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Ansara Family History

Ansara Surname Meaning

Arabic: apparently related to the Arabic word for Pentecost (Whitsunday) al-ʿanṣara of Aramaic origin. Bearers of this surname are Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ansara family from?

You can see how Ansara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ansara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Ansara families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ansara's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ansara families in 1911.
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What did your Ansara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Taper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ansara. 50% of Ansara men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ansara women worked as a Taper.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Taper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Ansara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansara 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Ansara. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ansara. For the veterans among your Ansara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansara lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ansara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ansara in 1965 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansara 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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