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Anelay Family History

Anelay Surname Meaning

see Ainley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Anelay family from?

You can see how Anelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anelay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Anelay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Anelay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Anelay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Anelay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anelay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anelay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anelay. 84% of Anelay 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
    84%
  • Domestic Servants
    8%
  • Cotton Warper Retired
    8%

What Anelay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anelay 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Anelay. 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 47 military records available for the last name Anelay. For the veterans among your Anelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anelay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Anelay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Anelay in 1975 was 69, and 73 in 1976.

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