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Aner Family History

Aner 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: Anker, Abner, Ayer, Ander, Ader, Ager, Anger, Aker, Ater, Arner

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Where is the Aner family from?

You can see how Aner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Aner families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Aner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aner. 19% of Aner men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Aner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aner were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aner 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Aner. 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 799 military records available for the last name Aner. For the veterans among your Aner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Aner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aner in 1965 was 54, and 89 in 1983.

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