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Annear Family History

Annear Surname Meaning

Cornish: nickname from an hir ‘the tall’.

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


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Where is the Annear family from?

You can see how Annear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Annear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Annear families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 63% of all the recorded Annear's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Annear families in 1911.
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What did your Annear ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Annear. 100% of Annear 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Annear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annear 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Annear. 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 611 military records available for the last name Annear. For the veterans among your Annear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annear lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Annear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Annear in 1956 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Annear 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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