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Annenberg Family History

Annenberg 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: Kannenberg, Dannenberg, Langenberg, Anderberg, Sonnenberg, Vandenberg

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Where is the Annenberg family from?

You can see how Annenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Annenberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Annenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Annenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Annenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Annenberg 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 Annenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Annenberg. 34% of Annenberg men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Annenberg women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Annenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Annenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annenberg 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Annenberg. 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 123 military records available for the last name Annenberg. For the veterans among your Annenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Annenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Annenberg in 1968 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Annenberg 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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