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Anbach Family History

Anbach 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: Albach, Bach, Urbach, Harbach, Orbach, Hubach, Sandbach, Halbach

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Where is the Anbach family from?

You can see how Anbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Anbach families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anbach's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Anbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Anbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anbach 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Anbach. 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 31 military records available for the last name Anbach. For the veterans among your Anbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Anbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Anbach in 1962 was 81, and 73 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anbach 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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