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Anness Family History

Anness Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Annis.

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


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Where is the Anness family from?

You can see how Anness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Anness families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Anness's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anness families in 1911.
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What did your Anness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Employee were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Anness. 100% of Anness men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Anness women worked as an Employee.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employee
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Anness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anness 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Anness. 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 720 military records available for the last name Anness. For the veterans among your Anness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anness lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Anness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Anness in 1958 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anness 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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