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Ainscough Family History

Ainscough 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: Ainsworth, Anspaugh, Kimbrough, Hainsworth, Anschutz, Wainscott

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Where is the Ainscough family from?

You can see how Ainscough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainscough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ainscough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Ainscough families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ainscough's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ainscough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainscough 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 Ainscough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ainscough. 100% of Ainscough men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ainscough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainscough 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ainscough. 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 825 military records available for the last name Ainscough. For the veterans among your Ainscough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainscough lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ainscough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ainscough in 1960 was 39, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ainscough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainscough 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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