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Anskin Family History

Anskin 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: Askin, Danskin, Austin, Hankin, Haskin, Anson, Ruskin, Laskin, Hoskin

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Where is the Anskin family from?

You can see how Anskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anskin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Anskin family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Anskin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Anskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Anskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anskin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Anskin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Anskin. For the veterans among your Anskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anskin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Anskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anskin in 1972 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anskin 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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