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Anglim Family History

Anglim Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Anglin.

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


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Where is the Anglim family from?

You can see how Anglim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anglim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Anglim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Anglim families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Anglim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Anglim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anglim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anglim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anglim. 50% of Anglim men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Anglim women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anglim were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Anglim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Anglim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anglim 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Anglim. 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 651 military records available for the last name Anglim. For the veterans among your Anglim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anglim lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Anglim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Anglim in 1953 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anglim 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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