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Anunson Family History

Anunson 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: Anson, Brunson, Aronson, Antonson, Anfinson, Knutson, Arnson

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Where is the Anunson family from?

You can see how Anunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anunson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anunson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Anunson families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Anunson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anunson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anunson 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 Anunson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anunson. 72% of Anunson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anunson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anunson were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Anunson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Anunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anunson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Anunson. 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 154 military records available for the last name Anunson. For the veterans among your Anunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anunson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Anunson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Anunson in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anunson 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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