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Ansorge Family History

Ansorge Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a carefree person someone ‘without worry sorrow’ Middle High German āne sorge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ansorge family from?

You can see how Ansorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansorge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ansorge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ansorge families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ansorge's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ansorge families in 1880.
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What did your Ansorge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ansorge. 22% of Ansorge men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ansorge women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ansorge were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Pharmacist
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ansorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansorge 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Ansorge. 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 572 military records available for the last name Ansorge. For the veterans among your Ansorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ansorge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ansorge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ansorge in 1965 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ansorge 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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