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Anett Family History

Anett 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: Arnett, Nett, Annett, Brett, Manetta, Nutt, Neat, Nott, Flett, Angst

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Where is the Anett family from?

You can see how Anett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Anett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Anett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Anett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Anett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anett 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Anett. 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 24 military records available for the last name Anett. For the veterans among your Anett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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