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Anser Family History

Anser 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: Anker, Manser, Ander, Anger, Ganser, Unser, Ansel, Lanser, Enser

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Where is the Anser family from?

You can see how Anser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Anser families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anser's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Anser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anser 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 Anser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Anser. 100% of Anser men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Anser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Anser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anser 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Anser. 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 48 military records available for the last name Anser. For the veterans among your Anser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Anser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Anser in 1967 was 75, and 58 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anser 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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