History of your Surname
Get access to Anz family records.Start a free trial

Anz Family History

Anz 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, Banz, Ganz, Ranz, Manz, Ann, Danz, Sanz, Janz, Ang

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Anz family from?

You can see how Anz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Anz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Anz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Anz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Anz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anz. 42% of Anz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anz were Plumber and Housewife. .

View Census Data for Anz | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Anz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Anz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Anz

Passenger Lists

There are 174 immigration records available for the last name Anz. 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.

View all Anz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 211 military records available for the last name Anz. For the veterans among your Anz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Anz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Anz family history

Discover More

What is the average Anz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Anz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Anz in 1962 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anz

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Anz family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Anz last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial