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Ancet Family History

Ancet 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: Ancel, Anker, Angel, Lance, Angst, Hance, Ander, Cancel, Ace, Dance

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ancet 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 Ancet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Estibador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ancet. 100% of Ancet men worked as an Estibador.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Estibador
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ancet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ancet 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ancet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ancet. For the veterans among your Ancet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ancet lifespan?

Average Ancet life expectancy in 2002 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ancet 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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