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Anchterlonie Family History

Anchterlonie 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: Achterhof, Enterline, Angelone, Angeloni, Anderson, Achter, Chernin

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Where is the Anchterlonie family from?

You can see how Anchterlonie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchterlonie family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Anchterlonie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Anchterlonie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Anchterlonie families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Anchterlonie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchterlonie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Anchterlonie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Anchterlonie. For the veterans among your Anchterlonie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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