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Annear Family History

Annear Name Meaning

Cornish: nickname from an hir ‘the tall’.

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


Similar surnames: Menear, Lanfear, Hanner, Manner, Alvear, Tanner, Banner, Anne, Anness

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Where is the Annear family from?

You can see how Annear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Annear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Annear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 15 Annear families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Annear's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Annear families in 1880.
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What did your Annear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Annear. 22% of Annear men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Annear women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Annear were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Annear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Annear 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Annear. 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 611 military records available for the last name Annear. For the veterans among your Annear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Annear lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Annear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Annear in 1956 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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