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Ancock Family History

Ancock Surname Meaning

see Hancock.

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


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Where is the Ancock family from?

You can see how Ancock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ancock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ancock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Ancock families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ancock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ancock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ancock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ancock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ancock. 88% of Ancock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ancock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ancock 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Ancock. 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 98 military records available for the last name Ancock. For the veterans among your Ancock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ancock lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Ancock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ancock in 1971 was 92, and 61 in 1974.

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