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Anestis Family History

Anestis 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: Anastas, Anastos, Estis, Huestis, Antis, Austin, Alexis, Ness, Nestor

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Where is the Anestis family from?

You can see how Anestis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anestis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Anestis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Anestis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Anestis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Anestis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anestis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anestis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Anestis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Anestis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anestis 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Anestis. 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 59 military records available for the last name Anestis. For the veterans among your Anestis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anestis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Anestis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Anestis in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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