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Anning Family History

Anning Surname Meaning

English (Devon): from the Middle English personal name Anning a derivative of the Old English male personal name Anna.

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


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Where is the Anning family from?

You can see how Anning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anning families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 271 Anning families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Anning's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Anning families in 1891.
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What did your Anning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anning. 15% of Anning men worked as a Bricklayer and 68% of Anning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anning were Unpaid Domestic Duties and 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

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Anning. 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 Anning. For the veterans among your Anning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anning lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Anning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Anning in 1952 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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