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Anlauf Family History

Anlauf 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: Lauf, Umlauf, Zulauf, Knauf, Allum, Alam, Lau, Assaf, Blau, Ansari

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Where is the Anlauf family from?

You can see how Anlauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anlauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anlauf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Anlauf families living in Oregon. This was about 92% of all the recorded Anlauf's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Anlauf families in 1880.
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What did your Anlauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anlauf. 39% of Anlauf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Anlauf women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Anlauf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Anlauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anlauf 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Anlauf. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Anlauf. For the veterans among your Anlauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anlauf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Anlauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Anlauf in 1955 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anlauf 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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