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Anwiler Family History

Anwiler 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: Anliker, Angier, Manweiler, Wiler, Andler, Manwiller, Anker, Sandler

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Where is the Anwiler family from?

You can see how Anwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anwiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Anwiler families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Anwiler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Anwiler families in 1880.
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What did your Anwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anwiler. 100% of Anwiler 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Anwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Anwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anwiler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Anwiler. 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 45 military records available for the last name Anwiler. For the veterans among your Anwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anwiler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Anwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Anwiler in 1954 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anwiler 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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