Origins of the Anness surname

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    In 1921, most Annesses lived in yorkshire

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    110 Anness Travel & migration records
    1,200 Annesses found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Anness first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Annesses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Annesses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    6

    Assist In The Business

    3

    Chemist

    3

    Farmers Wife

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Annesses in 1921

    Farmer

    12

    Blacksmith

    11

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Carman

    9

    Butcher

    8

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