Anker Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Anker Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Anker family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 19
Female Servant 11
Cotton Weaver 7
Farmer 6
Labourer 4
Male Servant 4
Ag Labourer 4
Independent 4
Tailor 3
Agriculturel Labourer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Brick Layer 2
Weaver 2
Mariner 1
Book Winder 1
Corn Apprentice 1
Silk Winder 1
Jeweller 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Straw Bonnett Maker 1
Soldiers Child 1
Hair Dresser 1
Inn Keeper 1
Needle Maker 1
Tailor's Apprentice 1

Anker Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Anker 100% 2,748
2 Inker 80% 798
3 Anchor 50% 715
4 Noaker 50% 199

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The surname Anker is the most popular version of all its varients

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