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Anslen Family History

Anslen 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: Ansley, Anglen, Enslen, Allen, Nolen, Anson, Wansley, Insley, Hansley

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Where is the Anslen family from?

You can see how Anslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anslen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anslen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Anslen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Anslen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anslen 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 50 census records available for the last name Anslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anslen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Anslen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Anslen. For the veterans among your Anslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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