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Anchin Family History

Anchin 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: Aucoin, Chin, Minchin, Alphin, Machin, Anthis, Angwin, Anctil, Achen

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Where is the Anchin family from?

You can see how Anchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Anchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Anchin family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Anchin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Anchin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Anchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Anchin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Anchin. For the veterans among your Anchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anchin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Anchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Anchin in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anchin 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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