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Origins of the Anear surname

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About the Anears

We have a total number of 499 records for people with the last name Anear.

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Where do most Anears live?

In 1921, most Anears lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Anears

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 468 records for the Anear surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Anears most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Anear first names?

  • John
  • Richard
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Anears

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Anears in 1921
Dressmaker

8

House Keeper

3

Boot Binder

1

Charwoman Parish Relief For Children

1

Cook (Domestic)

1

Common Male occupations for Anears in 1921
Mason

8

Able Seaman

2

Agl Lab

2

Book Shoe Maker

2

Boot And Shoe Maker

2

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