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Anchincloss Family History

Anchincloss 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: Auchincloss, Achilles, Schloss, Anchondo, Anchors, Atchinson, Chino

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Where is the Anchincloss family from?

You can see how Anchincloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchincloss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anchincloss families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Anchincloss families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anchincloss's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Anchincloss families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Anchincloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchincloss 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Anchincloss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Anchincloss. For the veterans among your Anchincloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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