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Annet Family History

Annet 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: Annen, Annett, Anne, Arnet, Anker, Angel, Tanner, Arne, Bonnet, Annis

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Where is the Annet family from?

You can see how Annet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Annet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Annet families living in Cumberland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Annet's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Annet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Annet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Annet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician Wireman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Annet. 100% of Annet men worked as an Electrician Wireman and 100% of Annet 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician Wireman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Annet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annet 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Annet. 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 55 military records available for the last name Annet. For the veterans among your Annet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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