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Anlas Family History

Anlas 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: Atlas, Canlas, Alas, Annas, Anas, Pallas, Alam, Arras, Vilas, Barlas

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Where is the Anlas family from?

You can see how Anlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anlas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anlas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Anlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anlas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Anlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anlas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Anlas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Anlas. For the veterans among your Anlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anlas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Anlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Anlas in 1985 was 63, and 75 in 2002.

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