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Anselman Family History

Anselman 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: Inselman, Andelman, Hanselman, Selman, Anselm, Angerman, Appelman

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Where is the Anselman family from?

You can see how Anselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Anselman families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Anselman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Anselman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Anselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anselman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Anselman. 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 116 military records available for the last name Anselman. For the veterans among your Anselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anselman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Anselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anselman in 1964 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anselman 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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