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Anney Family History

Anney 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: Arney, Adney, Annen, Abney, Hanney, Ankney, Nanney, Anne, Aney

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Where is the Anney family from?

You can see how Anney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Anney families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Anney's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Anney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anney 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 Anney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anney. 50% of Anney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    30%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    20%

What Anney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Anney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anney 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Anney. 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 62 military records available for the last name Anney. For the veterans among your Anney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Anney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Anney in 1979 was 82, and 46 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anney 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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