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Anns Family History

Anns Surname Meaning

variant of Annis.

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


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Where is the Anns family from?

You can see how Anns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Anns families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anns families in 1891.
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What did your Anns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anns. 100% of Anns men worked as a Lorry Driver and 95% of Anns 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

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Laundry Hand
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Anns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anns 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Anns. 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 225 military records available for the last name Anns. For the veterans among your Anns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Anns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Anns in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anns 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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