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Anguish Family History

Anguish Name Meaning

Scottish and English: from an English mishearing of the Scottish Gaelic personal name Aonghus see Angus and McAninch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: English, Gush, August, Angier, Annis, Angles, Guise, Huish, Angwin

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Where is the Anguish family from?

You can see how Anguish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anguish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Anguish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 47 Anguish families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Anguish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anguish families in 1911.
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What did your Anguish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Anguish. 25% of Anguish men worked as an Operator and 34% of Anguish women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anguish were Merchant and Housekeeper. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    25%
  • Moulder
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Merchant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Anguish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anguish 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Anguish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 429 military records available for the last name Anguish. For the veterans among your Anguish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anguish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Anguish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Anguish in 1961 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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