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Anan Family History

Anan 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: Anand, Aman, Adan, Ann, Alan, Annan, Hanan, Awan, Agan, Onan

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Where is the Anan family from?

You can see how Anan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Anan families living in Midlothian. This was about 82% of all the recorded Anan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Anan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anan 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 Anan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anan. 100% of Anan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anan women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Anan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Anan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anan 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Anan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 481 military records available for the last name Anan. For the veterans among your Anan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Anan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Anan in 1951 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anan 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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