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Anacker Family History

Anacker Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a day laborer as opposed to someone who owned fields from Middle High German āne ‘without’ + acker ‘field’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Anacker family from?

You can see how Anacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Anacker families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anacker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anacker families in 1891.
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What did your Anacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anacker. 41% of Anacker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anacker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anacker were Clerk and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anacker 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Anacker. 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 640 military records available for the last name Anacker. For the veterans among your Anacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anacker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Anacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Anacker in 1953 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anacker 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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