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Ansher Family History

Ansher 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: Asher, Absher, Fisher, Asker, Usher, Anker, Risher, Washer, Manser

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Where is the Ansher family from?

You can see how Ansher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Ansher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ansher family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ansher's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Ansher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ansher 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 Ansher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ansher. 100% of Ansher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ansher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Ansher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansher 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ansher. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ansher. For the veterans among your Ansher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Ansher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ansher in 1958 was 56, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ansher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansher 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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