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Anhalt Family History

Anhalt Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place called Anholt in Westphalia which is named from Middle Low German an ‘at’ + holt ‘wood’ or from the old county and castle of Anhalt named from late Middle High German anhalt ‘stopping point’.

Topographic name for someone living near a slope an ‘at’ + halt ‘hillside’.

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


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You can see how Anhalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anhalt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anhalt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Anhalt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Anhalt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anhalt families in 1891.
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What did your Anhalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anhalt. 100% of Anhalt women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anhalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anhalt 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Anhalt. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Anhalt. For the veterans among your Anhalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anhalt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Anhalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Anhalt in 1958 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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