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Anish Family History

Anish 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: Danish, Nish, Anich, Banish, Yanish, Hanish, Janish, Danis, Ash, Nash

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Where is the Anish family from?

You can see how Anish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Anish family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Anish's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Anish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anish 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 Anish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anish. 43% of Anish men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Anish women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anish were Tailor and Weaver.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Tailor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Anish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Anish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anish 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Anish. 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 268 military records available for the last name Anish. For the veterans among your Anish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anish lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Anish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Anish in 1959 was 51, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anish 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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