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Anniss Family History

Anniss Surname Meaning

see Annis.

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


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Where is the Anniss family from?

You can see how Anniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anniss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Anniss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Anniss families living in Devon. This was about 18% of all the recorded Anniss's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Anniss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anniss 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 Anniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anniss. 60% of Anniss men worked as a Carpenter and 93% of Anniss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anniss were Postman and Housekeeper (retired).

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Postman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper (retired)
    4%

What Anniss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Anniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anniss 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Anniss. 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 249 military records available for the last name Anniss. For the veterans among your Anniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anniss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Anniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Anniss in 1974 was 62, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anniss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anniss 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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