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Anber Family History

Anber 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: Anker, Arber, Amber, Ander, Alber, Anger, Aber, Mander, Asker, Albert

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Where is the Anber family from?

You can see how Anber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Anber families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Anber's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Anber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anber 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 Anber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Anber. 42% of Anber men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    42%
  • Merchant
    17%

What Anber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Anber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anber 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Anber. 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 10 military records available for the last name Anber. For the veterans among your Anber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anber lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Anber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Anber in 1983 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anber 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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