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Annat Family History

Annat Surname Meaning

See Annett. Given the Scottish distribution in 1881, possibly in some cases from Annat in Kiltarlity (Inverness), from Annat in Kilmadock (Perths), or from one of several other places so named.

In most cases, the name originates from the Gaelic annaid meaning ‘church mother-church’ or ‘old ruined disused church(-site).’

Though pre-1881 early bearers from Scotland are rare, this indicates a possible historical significance of the name in specific regions.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Annat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Annat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Annat families living in Angus. This was about 55% of all the recorded Annat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Annat families in 1841.
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What did your Annat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Annat. 100% of Annat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Annat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annat 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Annat. 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 30 military records available for the last name Annat. For the veterans among your Annat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annat lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Annat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Annat in 1971 was 80, and 89 in 1985.

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