Annett Family History

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Annett Name Meaning

Northern Irish: from a pet form of the English female personal name Annes (see Annis). This later came to be taken as a pet form of Ann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Arnett, Minett, Gunnett, Garnett, Jennett, Annese, Bennett, Dennett

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Annett Family Origin

Where is the Annett family from?

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You can see how Annett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Annett families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Annett families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Annett's in the UK. London had the highest population of Annett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Annett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Annett Family Occupations

What did your Annett ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Annett occupation in the UK was Carpenter. 8% of Annett's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Annett family was General Laborer. Carpenter, Labourer and Dressmaker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Annett.

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  • Carpenter

    8%

  • Labourer

    8%

  • Dressmaker

    5%

  • General Laborer

    5%

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

Annett Historical Records

What Annett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Annett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Annett. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Annett. For the veterans among your Annett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Annett Life Expectancy

What is the average Annett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Annett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Annett in 1962 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Annett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Annett 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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