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Anon Family History

Anon 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: Avon, Anson, Axon, Amon, Anton, Ann, Sanon, Ayon, Hanon, Alon

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Where is the Anon family from?

You can see how Anon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Anon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Anon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anon 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 Anon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anon. 46% of Anon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anon 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Anon. 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 491 military records available for the last name Anon. For the veterans among your Anon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Anon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anon in 1976 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anon 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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