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Anear Family History

Anear 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: Anwar, Antar, Ancar, Near, Annear, Bear, Anker, Dear, Akbar, Neal

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Where is the Anear family from?

You can see how Anear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Anear families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anear's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Anear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anear 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 Anear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anear. 100% of Anear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anear 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Anear. 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 111 military records available for the last name Anear. For the veterans among your Anear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anear lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Anear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anear in 1968 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anear 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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