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Anssel Family History

Anssel 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: Ansel, Angel, Hassel, Kessel, Anselm, Ansley, Fassel, Hessel, Amsel

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Where is the Anssel family from?

You can see how Anssel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anssel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anssel family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anssel's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Anssel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Anssel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anssel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Anssel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Anssel. For the veterans among your Anssel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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