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Anforth Family History

Anforth Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Hanford; see Handford and compare Peter Handforth 1723.

William Anforth 1781 in IGI (Rothwell WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Anforth family from?

You can see how Anforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Anforth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Anforth families in 1891.
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What did your Anforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anforth. 100% of Anforth men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 79% of Anforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Cotton Weaver
    22%

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Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Anforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anforth 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Anforth. 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 58 military records available for the last name Anforth. For the veterans among your Anforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anforth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Anforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anforth in 1967 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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