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Angier Family History

Angier Surname Meaning

French and English (of Norman and French Huguenot origin): from the Old French personal name Angier which is of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements ans ‘god’ + ger ‘spear’ (Old Norse geirr).

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


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Where is the Angier family from?

You can see how Angier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Angier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Angier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Angier families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Angier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Angier families in 1891.
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What did your Angier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unemploy Col Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Angier. 100% of Angier men worked as an Unemploy Col Machinist and 82% of Angier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unemploy Col Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Gent
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Angier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Angier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Angier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Angier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Angier. For the veterans among your Angier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Angier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Angier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Angier in 1954 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Angier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Angier 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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