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Anston Family History

Anston 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: Alston, Anson, Aston, Abston, Anton, Auston, Austin, Easton, Alton

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Where is the Anston family from?

You can see how Anston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anston families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Anston families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Anston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Anston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anston. 100% of Anston men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Anston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anston 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Anston. 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 59 military records available for the last name Anston. For the veterans among your Anston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Anston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Anston in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anston 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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