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Anco Family History

Anco 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: Arco, Ando, Manco, Janco, Anno, An, Barco, Aho, Aro, Kano

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Where is the Anco family from?

You can see how Anco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anco family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Anco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Anco family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anco's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Anco families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Anco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anco 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Anco. 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 21 military records available for the last name Anco. For the veterans among your Anco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Anco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Anco in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anco 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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