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Anh Family History

Anh Name 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: An, Ash, Ann, Ach, Ang, Danh, Banh, Wang, Yang, Han

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Where is the Anh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anh 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 Anh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Anh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Anh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anh 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Anh. 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 73 military records available for the last name Anh. For the veterans among your Anh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Anh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Anh in 1981 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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