Anchor Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Anchor Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Anchor family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Parish Allowance 2
Blacksmith 2
Home 2
Cooper 2
House Servant 2
Widow 1
At Home 1
Tin Man 1
Boot Maker 1
Grand Maker 1
Errand Boy 1
Pauper Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
Agricultural Laborer 1
Charwoman 1
Domestic Servant 1
Groom & Servant 1
Baker Master 1
Farmer Of 85 Acres Employing 4 Men & 1 Boy 1
Farmers Son Pig Dealer 1
Proprietor Of Land 1
Fundholder 1
Jeweller 1
Retired Farmer 1

Anchor Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Anker 50% 2,748
2 Anchor 100% 715
3 Ancher 83% 400
4 Incher 67% 125

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The surname Anchor is the 2nd most popular variant of Anker.

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