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Anagnos Family History

Anagnos Surname Meaning

Greek: shortened form of patronymics such as Anagnostakis, Anagnostakos, and Anagnostopoulos derived from the status name anagnōstēs ‘reader’ denoting a person appointed to read the Psalms and the Gospel in church, equivalent in responsibility to a Jewish cantor.

The office dates from Byzantine times and was regarded as a high honor. Compare Anagnost.

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


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You can see how Anagnos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anagnos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anagnos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Anagnos family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Anagnos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anagnos families in 1891.
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What did your Anagnos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anagnos. 22% of Anagnos men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Anagnos women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Waiter
    22%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Anagnos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anagnos 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Anagnos. 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 251 military records available for the last name Anagnos. For the veterans among your Anagnos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anagnos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Anagnos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Anagnos in 1959 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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