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Anel Family History

Anel 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: Angel, Abel, Axel, Apel, Adel, Andel, Ancel, Arel, Ansel, Aney

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Where is the Anel family from?

You can see how Anel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Anel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Anel families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Anel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Anel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anel. 43% of Anel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anel women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Anel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anel 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Anel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Anel. For the veterans among your Anel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Anel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Anel in 1967 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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