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Ainscow Family History

Ainscow 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: Winslow, Kinslow, Anslow, Inscoe, Insco, Rainbow, Anson, Winston

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Where is the Ainscow family from?

You can see how Ainscow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainscow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ainscow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 211 Ainscow families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ainscow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ainscow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainscow 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 Ainscow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ainscow. 27% of Ainscow men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 74% of Ainscow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ainscow were Medical Practitioner and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    27%
  • Operative Cotton Spinner
    20%
  • Quilt Weaver
    14%
  • Medical Practitioner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

What Ainscow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ainscow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainscow 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Ainscow. 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 245 military records available for the last name Ainscow. For the veterans among your Ainscow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainscow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ainscow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ainscow in 1962 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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