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Anclam Family History

Anclam 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: Anklam, Alam, Ancrum, Aslam, Ancar, Mcclam, Allam, Anglim, Allum

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Where is the Anclam family from?

You can see how Anclam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anclam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Anclam families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Anclam's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Anclam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anclam 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 110 census records available for the last name Anclam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anclam 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Anclam. 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 95 military records available for the last name Anclam. For the veterans among your Anclam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anclam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Anclam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Anclam in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anclam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anclam 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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