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Ancer Family History

Ancer 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: Anker, Ander, Ancel, Anger, Dancer, Ancar, Lancer, Mander, Asker

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Where is the Ancer family from?

You can see how Ancer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ancer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ancer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ancer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ancer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ancer 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 Ancer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Maid was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ancer. 100% of Ancer women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Maid
    100%

What Ancer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Ancer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ancer 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ancer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ancer. For the veterans among your Ancer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ancer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Ancer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ancer in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ancer 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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