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Amkner Family History

Amkner 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: Asker, Anker, Acker, Abner, Auker, Miner, Amber, Ambler, Falkner

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Where is the Amkner family from?

You can see how Amkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amkner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amkner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Amkner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amkner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Amkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amkner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Amkner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amkner. For the veterans among your Amkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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