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Anft Family History

Anft 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: Ranft, Sanft, Arft, Hanft, An, Gant, Kant, Ast, Tuft, Abt

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Where is the Anft family from?

You can see how Anft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Anft family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Anft's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Anft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Anft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anft. 100% of Anft women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Anft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anft 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Anft. 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 26 military records available for the last name Anft. For the veterans among your Anft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anft lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Anft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anft in 1971 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anft 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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