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Aniel Family History

Aniel 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: Daniel, Angel, Andel, Ancel, Faniel, Ariel, Ansel, Amiel, Niel, Kiel

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Where is the Aniel family from?

You can see how Aniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Aniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Aniel family living in Cardiganshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aniel's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Aniel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aniel 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 Aniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aniel. 30% of Aniel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Aniel women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Aniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Aniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aniel 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Aniel. 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 67 military records available for the last name Aniel. For the veterans among your Aniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aniel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Aniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aniel in 1986 was 53, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aniel 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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