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Anners Family History

Anners 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: Manners, Angers, Anders, Hanners, Anness, Lanners, Anker, Tanner

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Where is the Anners family from?

You can see how Anners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anners family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Anners family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anners's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Anners families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anners 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 Anners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anners. 100% of Anners women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Anners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anners 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Anners. 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 83 military records available for the last name Anners. For the veterans among your Anners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anners lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Anners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anners in 1967 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anners 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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