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Anway Family History

Anway Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Nanney.

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


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Where is the Anway family from?

You can see how Anway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Anway families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Anway's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Anway families in 1911.
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What did your Anway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anway. 27% of Anway men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Anway women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anway were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Electric Welder
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anway 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Anway. 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 463 military records available for the last name Anway. For the veterans among your Anway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anway lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Anway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Anway in 1947 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anway 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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