This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ancor family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ancor Family History

Ancor 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: Ancar, Anker, Amor, Anson, Arco, Astor, Acord, Kantor, Ando, Ander

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ancor family from?

You can see how Ancor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ancor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ancor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ancor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ancor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ancor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ancor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ancor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ancor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ancor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ancor

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Ancor. 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.

View all Ancor immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Ancor. For the veterans among your Ancor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ancor military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ancor family history

Discover More

What is the average Ancor lifespan?

Average Ancor life expectancy in 1992 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ancor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ancor 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ancor family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial