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Anita Family History

Anita Name Meaning

Hispanic Indonesian and West Indian (Dutch Caribbean): from the female personal name Anita Spanish pet form of Ana . As a West Indian surname it reflects the partially mother-oriented name culture of the formerly enslaved people in the West Indies (compare Martina ). — Note: As a name from Indonesia or any other country where hereditary surnames are not in general use this name was registered as a surname only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arita, Aita, Nitta, Arata, Ranta, Niwa, Anaya, Avila, Anda, Kita

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Where is the Anita family from?

You can see how Anita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Anita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Anita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Anita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Anita families in 1920.
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What did your Anita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anita. 72% of Anita men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anita women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anita 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Anita. 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 64 military records available for the last name Anita. For the veterans among your Anita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anita lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Anita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Anita in 1978 was 78, and 36 in 1999.

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