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Ansela Family History

Ansela 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: Anselm, Ansell, Ansel, Mansell, Angel, Amsel, Andel, Canela, Ancel

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Where is the Ansela family from?

You can see how Ansela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ansela families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ansela families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ansela's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ansela families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ansela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansela 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ansela. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ansela. For the veterans among your Ansela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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