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Anstensen Family History

Anstensen 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: Carstensen, Antonsen, Stenson, Alsteen, Antonson, Ostenson, Aspenson

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Where is the Anstensen family from?

You can see how Anstensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstensen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Anstensen family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anstensen's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Anstensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Anstensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstensen 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Anstensen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Anstensen. For the veterans among your Anstensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstensen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Anstensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Anstensen in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anstensen 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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