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Anis Family History

Anis Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Anīs from anīs ‘friendly companionable’.

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


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You can see how Anis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Anis families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Anis's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Anis families in 1891.
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What did your Anis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anis 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Anis. 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 711 military records available for the last name Anis. For the veterans among your Anis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Anis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Anis in 1954 was 62, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anis 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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