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Ane Family History

Ane Name 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: An, Cane, Lane, Arne, Abe, Kane, Dane, Axe, Aune, Ake

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Where is the Ane family from?

You can see how Ane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ane families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ane's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ane. 24% of Ane men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ane women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Upholsterer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ane 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Ane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 250 military records available for the last name Ane. For the veterans among your Ane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ane in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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