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Anast Family History

Anast Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Greek and in some cases also of Macedonian, Serbian, or Bulgarian patronymics derived from the Greek personal name Anastasios and its South Slavic variants.

(see Anastas).

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


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Where is the Anast family from?

You can see how Anast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anast family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Anast families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Anast's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anast families in 1891.
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What did your Anast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anast. 16% of Anast men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Anast women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anast were Steamfitter and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Steamfitter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

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Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Anast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anast 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Anast. 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 221 military records available for the last name Anast. For the veterans among your Anast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anast lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Anast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anast in 1961 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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