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Ankenbrandt Family History

Ankenbrandt 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: Ankenbauer, Dankenbring, Hildenbrandt, Annand, Vandenbrink, Brandt

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Where is the Ankenbrandt family from?

You can see how Ankenbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankenbrandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ankenbrandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ankenbrandt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankenbrandt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ankenbrandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankenbrandt 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 Ankenbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankenbrandt. 25% of Ankenbrandt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ankenbrandt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankenbrandt were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Ankenbrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Ankenbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankenbrandt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ankenbrandt. 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 147 military records available for the last name Ankenbrandt. For the veterans among your Ankenbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankenbrandt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Ankenbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ankenbrandt in 1957 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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