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Anchan Family History

Anchan 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: Kochan, Buchan, Mancha, Chan, Achen, Banahan, Hanahan, Nyhan, Suchan

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Where is the Anchan family from?

You can see how Anchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Anchan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anchan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Anchan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anchan 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 35 census records available for the last name Anchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Anchan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Anchan. For the veterans among your Anchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anchan lifespan?

Average Anchan life expectancy in 1988 was 79 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 Anchan 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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