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Anyst Family History

Anyst 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: Angst, Anast, Ast, Nast, Knost, Knust, Anes, Nys, Nest, Aust

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Where is the Anyst family from?

You can see how Anyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anyst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anyst family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Anyst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Anyst families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Anyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anyst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Anyst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Anyst. For the veterans among your Anyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anyst 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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