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Ankenbrand Family History

Ankenbrand 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: Dankenbring, Annand, Vandenbrink, Ankenbauer, Askeland, Heldenbrand

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Where is the Ankenbrand family from?

You can see how Ankenbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankenbrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ankenbrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ankenbrand families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ankenbrand's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ankenbrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankenbrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ankenbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankenbrand. 60% of Ankenbrand men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Ankenbrand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankenbrand were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Ankenbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Ankenbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankenbrand 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ankenbrand. 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 747 military records available for the last name Ankenbrand. For the veterans among your Ankenbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankenbrand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ankenbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ankenbrand in 1964 was 80, and 97 in 2004.

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