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Anlin Family History

Anlin 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: Ahlin, Aslin, Allin, Anglin, Hanlin, Aplin, Azlin, Amlin, Annin

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Where is the Anlin family from?

You can see how Anlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anlin families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Anlin families living in Dorset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Anlin's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Anlin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Anlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anlin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Anlin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Anlin. For the veterans among your Anlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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