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Annison Family History

Annison Surname Meaning

from the female personal name Annis (see Agnes) + son. from the female personal name Annett + son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Annison family from?

You can see how Annison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Annison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Annison families living in British Columbia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Annison's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Annison families in 1911.
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What did your Annison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Annison. 43% of Annison men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Annison women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Annison were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Annison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annison 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Annison. 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 588 military records available for the last name Annison. For the veterans among your Annison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Annison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Annison in 1954 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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