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Ance Family History

Ance Surname 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: Lance, Hance, Ace, Dance, Ante, Arce, Ancel, Ince, Anne, Ange

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Where is the Ance family from?

You can see how Ance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Ance families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ance's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ance families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ance 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 Ance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ance. 29% of Ance men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ance women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ance 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Ance. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Ance. For the veterans among your Ance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ance lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ance in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ance ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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