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Anya Family History

Anya 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: Anaya, Anda, Anna, Arya, An, Rana, Landa, Dana, Hanna, Apa

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Where is the Anya family from?

You can see how Anya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Anya families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anya's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Anya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anya 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 Anya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anya. 100% of Anya 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
    100%

What Anya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Anya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anya 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Anya. 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 24 military records available for the last name Anya. For the veterans among your Anya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anya lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Anya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Anya in 1998 was 41, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anya 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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