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Anchor Family History

Anchor Surname Meaning

English: variant of Anker. Americanized form (translation into English) of Swedish and German Anker ‘anchor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Anchor family from?

You can see how Anchor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anchor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Anchor families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Anchor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anchor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anchor 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 Anchor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anchor. 38% of Anchor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Anchor women worked as a Matron. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anchor were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Longshoreman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Anchor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anchor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchor 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Anchor. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Anchor. For the veterans among your Anchor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anchor lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Anchor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anchor in 1955 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anchor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anchor 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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