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Anstine Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Anstein: topographic name meaning ‘at the rock’ from Middle High German an ‘at’ + stein ‘rock’. The surname Anstein is very rare in Germany. Alternatively an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Einstein .

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


Similar surnames: Ristine, Stine, Van Tine, Austin, Castine, Anding, Stone, Axline

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Where is the Anstine family from?

You can see how Anstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Anstine families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Anstine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anstine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anstine. 24% of Anstine men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Anstine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anstine were Conductor and Nurse. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Conductor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Anstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstine 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Anstine. 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 846 military records available for the last name Anstine. For the veterans among your Anstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstine lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Anstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Anstine in 1952 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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