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Anyanwu Family History

Anyanwu Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Igbo name from Anyanwu the name of the traditional Igbo sun deity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Anyanwu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anyanwu family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Anyanwu family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anyanwu's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Anyanwu families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Anyanwu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anyanwu 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Anyanwu. 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 9 military records available for the last name Anyanwu. For the veterans among your Anyanwu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anyanwu lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Anyanwu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Anyanwu in 1987 was 51, and 22 in 2004.

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