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Anfus Family History

Anfus Surname 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: Angus, Annis, Knaus, Rufus, Antos, Naus, Hanus, Agius, Asmus, Antes

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Where is the Anfus family from?

You can see how Anfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anfus family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Anfus families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Anfus families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anfus's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Anfus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anfus 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 Anfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anfus. 100% of Anfus 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Anfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Anfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anfus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Anfus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Anfus. For the veterans among your Anfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anfus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Anfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Anfus in 1981 was 71, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anfus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anfus 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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