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Annison Family History

Annison Surname Meaning

from the female personal name Annis (see Agnes) + son. from the female personal name Annett + son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Annison family from?

You can see how Annison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Annison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Annison families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Annison's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Annison families in 1891.
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What did your Annison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Annison. 12% of Annison men worked as a Farm Labourer and 88% of Annison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Annison were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Gamekeeper
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Annison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annison 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Annison. 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 588 military records available for the last name Annison. For the veterans among your Annison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Annison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Annison in 1954 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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