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Anheier Family History

Anheier 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: Heier, Angier, Angerer, Neier, Manheimer, Anderer, Scheier, Anker

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Where is the Anheier family from?

You can see how Anheier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anheier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anheier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Anheier families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Anheier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Anheier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anheier 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 152 census records available for the last name Anheier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anheier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Anheier. 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 77 military records available for the last name Anheier. For the veterans among your Anheier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anheier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Anheier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anheier in 1964 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anheier 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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