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Anchrum Family History

Anchrum 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: Ancrum, Schrum, Cochrum, Ankrum, Narum, Antrim, Crum, Norum, Mccrum

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Where is the Anchrum family from?

You can see how Anchrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anchrum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Anchrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Anchrum family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anchrum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Anchrum families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anchrum 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 Anchrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anchrum. 100% of Anchrum men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

What Anchrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Anchrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anchrum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Anchrum. 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 12 military records available for the last name Anchrum. For the veterans among your Anchrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anchrum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Anchrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anchrum in 1977 was 41, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anchrum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anchrum 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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