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Anglen Family History

Anglen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Anglin.

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


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Where is the Anglen family from?

You can see how Anglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anglen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anglen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Anglen families living in Sussex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Anglen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Anglen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anglen 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 Anglen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anglen. 100% of Anglen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Anglen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anglen 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Anglen. 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 550 military records available for the last name Anglen. For the veterans among your Anglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anglen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Anglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anglen in 1952 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anglen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anglen 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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