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Aanes Family History

Aanes 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: Agnes, Banes, Danes, Sanes, Manes, Janes, Eanes, Anes, Aynes, Ranes

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Where is the Aanes family from?

You can see how Aanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Aanes families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Aanes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aanes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aanes 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 Aanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aanes. 60% of Aanes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Aanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aanes 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Aanes. 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 124 military records available for the last name Aanes. For the veterans among your Aanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aanes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Aanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Aanes in 1948 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aanes 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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