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Anza Family History

Anza 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: Lanza, Anda, Anna, Danza, Panza, Anzai, Manza, An, Rana, Landa

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Where is the Anza family from?

You can see how Anza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anza family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Anza's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Anza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Anza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anza 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Anza. 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 23 military records available for the last name Anza. For the veterans among your Anza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anza lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Anza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Anza in 1967 was 83, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anza 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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