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Anscombe Family History

Anscombe Surname Meaning

see Hanscombe.

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


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Where is the Anscombe family from?

You can see how Anscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Anscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Anscombe families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Anscombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anscombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anscombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Anscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Anscombe. 13% of Anscombe men worked as a Gardener and 70% of Anscombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anscombe were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    13%
  • House Painter
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Anscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anscombe 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Anscombe. 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 806 military records available for the last name Anscombe. For the veterans among your Anscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anscombe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Anscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Anscombe in 1967 was 91, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anscombe 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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