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Anvil Family History

Anvil 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: Auvil, Antil, April, Angel, Annis, Civil, Avis, Avila, Andel, Ancel

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Where is the Anvil family from?

You can see how Anvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anvil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Anvil families living in West Virginia. This was about 98% of all the recorded Anvil's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Anvil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Anvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anvil 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Anvil. 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 76 military records available for the last name Anvil. For the veterans among your Anvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anvil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Anvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Anvil in 1964 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anvil 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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