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Ankar Family History

Ankar 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: Anker, Anwar, Antar, Ancar, Sankar, Asker, Akbar, Ungar, Shankar

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Where is the Ankar family from?

You can see how Ankar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ankar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Ankar families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankar's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Ankar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankar 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 58 census records available for the last name Ankar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankar 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Ankar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ankar. For the veterans among your Ankar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Ankar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ankar in 1976 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankar 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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