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Anscomb Family History

Anscomb Surname Meaning

see Hanscombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Anscomb family from?

You can see how Anscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anscomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Anscomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Anscomb families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Anscomb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anscomb families in 1911.
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What did your Anscomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anscomb. 25% of Anscomb men worked as a Lorry Driver and 82% of Anscomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anscomb were Gardener and Laundry Hand.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    25%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    25%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Laundry Hand
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Anscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anscomb 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Anscomb. 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 Anscomb. For the veterans among your Anscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anscomb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Anscomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Anscomb in 1966 was 76, and 56 in 2003.

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