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Annas Family History

Annas Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Annis.

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


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Where is the Annas family from?

You can see how Annas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Annas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Annas families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Annas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Annas families in 1891.
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What did your Annas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Annas. 21% of Annas men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Annas women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Annas were Brick Mason and Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Brick Mason
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    27%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Winder
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Annas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annas 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Annas. 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 Annas. For the veterans among your Annas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annas lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Annas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Annas in 1950 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Annas 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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